Flood Plain Information, East Branch Rocky River, City of North Royalton & Hinckley Township, Cuyahoga and Medina counties, Ohio

摘要

The purpose of this study is to correct and develop information on past and probable future floods which may be useful to local authorities in future study, planning and action designed to eliminate or reduce flood hazards and to avoid future damages likely to be associated with the development in flood prone areas. This report is based on hydrological facts, historical, and recent flood heights, and technical data having a bearing on the occurrence and magnitude of floods within the study area. This report covers approximately 14 miles of stream and flood plain area along East Branch Rocky River from 130th Street bridge at the North Roayalton corporate limits to the Medina-Summit County line. Within the study reach the stream flows through the southwest portion of the City of North Royalton and through the central and southwest portions of Hinckley Township. (Author)