Ohio · Unknown Co.

East Branch Chagrin River

· 49 mi · Class
Optimal: 140–425 CFS · USGS #04213000
284 avg
1,940CFS
5.40 ft gauge height
Flood
↑Rising slowly (+60 cfs/hr)(+290 in 3h)
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Avg flow: 284 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04213000
State

The Chagrin River is located in northeastern Ohio. It is the only scenic river where the majority of its length is within corporation limits. It borders the Cleveland metropolitan area yet has retained its scenic characteristics. The river probably was named for the Indian word for clear water: shagarin. (Ohio DNR)

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