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Flood Advisory for ice jams issued for Erie and Lorain counties

Rocky River ice jam causes flooding concerns
Posted at 9:13 AM, Feb 03, 2022
and last updated 2022-02-05 09:17:33-05

LORAIN, Ohio — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for an ice jam of local rivers in Erie and Lorain counties.

The advisory is in effect for Lorain and Erie counties until 7 p.m. Saturday.

Minor flooding in low-lying areas near Vermilion River, Mill Hollow and Bacon Woods Park is possible.

Flood Advisory for ice jams issued for Erie and Lorain counties

Gauge reports indicated an ice jam. Minor flooding is ongoing near the advisory area.

Due to flooding of the Vermilion River, Lorain County Metroparks has closed the Mill Hollow section of the Vermilion River Reservation. Bacon Woods and the sledding hill remain open.

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