ERIE, OH — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Kelleys Island in Erie County in North Central Ohio
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Remaining standing water and flooding of low-lying and poor-drainage areas from overnight rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 546 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated gauges indicated that 7 to 14 inches of rain fell across Kelleys Island overnight. Flash flooding was reported overnight. Flash flooding no longer poses an imminent thr
Flooding in Erie, OH can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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