Flood Warning Issued For Black River In Elyria

ELYRIA, OH — A flood warning has been issued for Black River in Elyria. The National Weather Service said flooding could be minor or moderate in the area.

The river begins to flood when it hits about 9.5 feet. By 6 a.m. Friday morning, the river was at 12.9 feet. The river is expected to approach 14 feet by this afternoon, which could cause flooding throughout Cascade Park.

"Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than it appears. Turn around...don`t drown," the agency said in its flood warning.

The flood warning will remain in effect until further notice, the National Weather Service said.

The rest of Northeast Ohio is under a flood watch until about noon today. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain has fallen over the past two days, with some areas getting even more rain.

"As low pressure over northwest Pennsylvania pulls away to the northeast today, lake enhanced rain showers are expected to continue downwind of Lake Erie. Rainfall will become more localized with variable amounts of a quarter to a half inch through tonight. Area rivers, streams, and creeks may continue to rise today as runoff moves through area waterways. Additional flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas remains possible," the National Weather Service said.

There is a 70 percent chance of rain throughout Friday and into Saturday morning. Current forecasts show storms tapering off by Saturday night, before rain returns on Sunday night.

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