CLEVELAND-- Heavy storms resulted in flooding all around Northeast Ohio Wednesday evening.
Flash flood warnings, flood watches and advisories were issued for several counties across the area.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, all lanes of I-90 west were closed beyond McKinley Avenue for flooding.
In Parma, firemens utilized rafts to help citizens stuck in floodwater at West 52nd and Brookpark.
Thanks to Parma fire
Courtesy of Parma fire
Courtesy of Parma fire
BNN teams saw cars stranded on a flooded road in Willoughby.
Along the Shoreway, right at Burke Lakefront Airport, most of the road was flooded. You can see cars and trucks driving through the water in ODOT video captured around 9 p.m.
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Chauffeurs need to anticipate some major backups on the highway. I-90 west past Hilliard Boulevard is closed down. Automobiles are likewise backed up in the location of Warren Road, as all lanes are closed due to the flooding.
It's unclear when the lanes will reopen.
Lakewood authorities are asking residents to stay in location if possible, as a flash flood warning is provided for the majority of the city. Teams are out examining damage at this time.
Officials are advising individuals to not drive through big quantities of water on highways and to nestle during thunderstorms.
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