Summary
The final draft of a $30-35 million phased plan to reduce flooding in the neighborhoods hit hardest by the August 2024 storm. Phase one includes detention in Darrow Road Park and relief sewers; council commented before the report is finalized.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $30-35 million total, phased over 10+ years; possible Ohio EPA 319 grant funding for floodplain restoration.
Residents in the Tinkers Creek watershed — Darrow Road Park, Woods of the Western Reserve, Hudson Park Estates, and areas near Hudson Aurora Road — who flooded in 2024.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
Multiple speakers from Fox Trace, Ravenna Street, and nearby areas described existing flooding and fears the development will make it worse. The city approved two stormwater projects on consent and has a conceptual plan for the development site.
City Council (Work) - Sep 8, 2026
Two golf course stormwater projects and a N. Main Street storm sewer are being readied for bids — the N. Main project directly targets ongoing flooding for Owen Brown Street homes.
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
A consultant study of flooding after the August 2024 storm evaluated 21 stormwater projects and recommends about $24 million worth. Nothing is budgeted yet — staff will prioritize during the fall capital budget process, juggling this with Tinkers Creek needs.
City Council (Work) - May 26, 2026
The final draft of a $30-35 million phased plan to reduce flooding in the neighborhoods hit hardest by the August 2024 storm. Phase one includes detention in Darrow Road Park and relief sewers; council commented before the report is finalized.
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