Flood in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Runoff from the heavy rains on June 22nd caused rapid rises in all of the streams and rivers in Cuyahoga County. The Cuyahoga River at Independence established a new record high level by cresting at 23.21 feet during the early morning hours of June 23rd. Flood stage at Independence is 16 feet. Extensive flooding occurred along the river in both Valley View and Independence. Hundreds of people had to evacuated from their homes in these locations. Significant damage was done to homes and business along the river with damage along Canal Road especially bad. Considerable damage was also reported along the small streams and creeks in county. Numerous roads, bridges and culverts were damaged by this flooding. Around 4,000 homes, 475 business and 21 public buildings were damaged by flooding n Cuyahoga County on June 22nd and 23rd. This amount of damage was unprecedented in the county.