Jan 12, 2017
A surge of warm air with high moisture content moved into the region during the early morning hours of the 12th. Moderate to heavy rain showers developed over north central Ohio extending into northwest Pennsylvania with several locations receiving over an inch of rainfall. This first round of heavy rain waned by late morning, with light to moderate rainfall persisting through midday as temperatures climbed into the mid 60s. A secondary line of heavier rain, with isolated thunder and strong wind
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 669202). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cuyahoga County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.