Jan 17, 1996
Ice jams developed on the Chagrin River near Eastlake and several other locations as warm temperatures, melting snow, and rain caused the ice to break and water to rise. Some evacuations occurred but the ice jams broke before significant flooding developed. Several roads were flooded as well as some basements. A few boats, boat docks, and automobiles parked near the river were destroyed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5537411). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lake County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.