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Report of flood from ice jam on Grand River as Flood Warning is in effect

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A Painesville city spokesperson told News 5 that the city is aware of flooding on the Grand River caused by ice jams.

A Flood Warning was issued for Lake County from 1:08 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, the Fairport Harbor fire chief reported an ice jam along the river with flooding.

News 5 has reached out to neighboring cities and has a crew en route to find out more information.

The NWS asked anyone near the area to report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.

News 5 Meteorologist Trent Magill was monitoring the ice jam earlier Friday morning.

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Large ice jam along Grand River in Painesville Friday morning
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