Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding In Lorain County Homes

AVON, OH — Steady rain could create flooding issues for some Lorain County residents in the coming days. Forecasts show showers starting on Halloween and continuing through Thursday.

Up to three inches of rain could fall between Wednesday and Thursday, Lorain County said. The county then warned residents with flood prone basements to take cautionary measures.

There is a possibility that the rest of the work week could be cloudy and rainy, according to current forecasts from the National Weather Service. The rain is supposed to be most severe on Thursday, when an 1.5 inches could fall.

Showers could continue through Friday night. There is a 50 percent chance of rain during the day on Friday, and a 30 percent chance of rain during the evening.

Since Tuesday is a relatively clear, if cloudy, day, it may be a good time to clean out the gutters and down spouts. If those are clogged, it could cause rain to pool near your house.

Here are other tips to prevent basement flooding, from the Washington Post.

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