As Portage County sees rain, Cuyahoga River levels begin to rise again

The Cuyahoga River water level reached concerning lows in September 2024. Photo by Brad Bolton

As Portage County sees rain, Cuyahoga River levels begin to rise again

- Isabella Schreck

When walking near the Cuyahoga River these past few weeks, the water may have looked lower than usual — but no need for alarm.

After nearly two weeks without a drop of rain in most parts of Portage County, the Cuyahoga River reached its lowest water level in the area in eight years on Sept. 22, according to data from the United States Geological Survey.

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