Torrential downpours flood Cleveland-Lakewood border with ongoing issues

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Torrential downpours introduced in a ton of water Monday night time, trapping an enormous quantity of water beneath a bridge on West 117th Avenue between Berea and Madison avenue.

Puddles and watermarks on the bridge are all which are left, indicating that the water was not less than three ft deep.

Neighbors say a number of automobiles obtained caught in flood waters and needed to be towed out.

19 information found that West 117th Avenue has been closed 3 times this yr due to flooding and drain blockages.

Proper subsequent to that bridge is a RTA bus station.

We requested their crew if they’ve had any points due to flooding.

“Through the flood and even after the rain we have been nonetheless capable of keep service,” mentioned Robert Fleig, with RTA.

Neighbors took to Fb to discuss their frustration with the flooding. Feedback starting from previous experiences with floods, and others questioning what town was going to do to repair the issue.

The town of Cleveland informed 19 Information that they’re sending out an engineer to see if the drains have to be cleaned or if extra drains are wanted to repair the flooding points.

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