Rain, flooding wreak havoc in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Portions of Ohio endured numerous business closures and traffic problems Tuesday following heavy rains and flooding in the northeastern part of the state.

WEWS-TV, Cleveland, said the heavy rainfall and regional flooding closed several major roads, including Interstate 77, until water levels receded.

The storm temporarily suspended all flights at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Tuesday, forced the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to close and delayed the opening of the Cuyahoga County Fair.

Meanwhile, Chicago's WBBM-TV reported a storm front that hit northern Illinois overnight left several homes flooded and forced numerous road closures.