Concerns for ice jams in Northeast Ohio amid warmer temps

Описание: The recent warm-up may feel like a break from winter, but it’s also causing problems. Rising temperatures have led to ice jams along Northeast Ohio rivers and have caused some flooding.

“It’s been probably 10 years since it's backed up this bad,” said Connie Ross, who lives near the Chagrin River.

Eastlake Fire Chief Frank Kovacic said this is a result of the sudden warm-up after weeks of bitter cold.

“The mouth of the river is still frozen over, so the ice has nowhere to go. Broken ice from upstream is jamming up here,” said Kovacic.

He said the backup caused minor flooding near King Drive and West Island Drive Tuesday night.

“The flooding that occurred last night happened in a matter of minutes. So stay away from the ice and water,” said Kovacic.

It’s not just the Chagrin River seeing problems.

A flood advisory was issued for parts of Lake County Wednesday, as the Grand River also jammed up. It caused flooding at the Grand River Landing, on North St. Clair Street.

“It’s moving fairly fast,” said Fairport Harbor Fire Chief Bob Lloyd.

Lloyd said residents should be prepared in case conditions worsen.

“Have basically a go bag ready to go with you medicines, important papers, a place to go,” said Lloyd.

Officials said the best fix for ice jams is mother nature. They’re hoping for a slow, steady thaw so the ice can gradually break apart and flow into the lake.

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