Flooding in the Park

Public Closure Cancellation Hotline: (440) 546-5960

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Updates

  • Service to Canton resumes Saturday, July 23, 2011.

  • Bike Aboard! will be available starting Friday, July 22, 2011
    from Peninsula Depot Visitor Center to Akron Northside Station.

  • Visit www.CVSR.com for schedules.

  • NEVER ATTEMPT TO WALK, SWIM OR DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED WATERS. Six (6) inches of swiftly moving water (ankle deep) can sweep you off your feet and downstream. Two feet (2) of water moving at 10 mph is enough to sweep any passenger vehicle downstream.       

Never drive around barricades or blocked roadways. 

What to do if someone falls into flooded waters: Do not go after the victim! Call 911 and throw the victim something to use as a flotation device, such as a spare tire, a foam ice chest, or rope. Never place yourself in harm's way to attempt a rescue. You can not call for help if you become a victim too!

Flood waters from the Cuyahoga River can contain elevated levels of bacteria, pathogens, sewage, chemicals, pesticides, and other toxins. Risks may include exposure to salmonella, E. coli and tetanus. Prime growing conditions for allergens and molds may also be present. Never enter closed areas, do not permit your dog to walk in the leftover mud, hose your boots off and wash all exposed skin immediately with antibacterial soap and water.

 

Did You Know?

Historic photo of canal boat on the Ohio & Erie Canal.

Lock 27 along the Ohio & Erie Canal became known as Johnnycake Lock after several boats ran aground due to flooding. While stranded, supplies ran low and canal passengers and crew ate only corn meal pancakes, known as "johnnycakes