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Cincinnati flood threat leaves residential streets covered in water, storm debris and fallen tree branches after severe storms.

Cincinnati flood threat continues as heavy rain targets region after damaging storms

Residents across the Cincinnati area faced another day of weather concerns Wednesday after powerful storms swept through the region and left behind damage, flooding risks, and thousands without electricity.  Forecasters warned that saturated ground and additional rainfall could quickly lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas, creeks, and urban neighborhoods. The latest weather system arrived…

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Duke Energy outages leave about 130,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Severe storms moved through the Cincinnati area Tuesday afternoon and evening, leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity.  At the peak of the event, outage reports exceeded 170,000 customers, according to local reports and community updates.  By Wednesday, Duke Energy reported that roughly 130,000 customers remained without power as crews continued restoration…

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Fallen tree branches and storm debris blocking a residential street sidewalk in Cincinnati following severe weather.

Severe storm outages leave 172,000 Duke Energy customers without power across Cincinnati region

Severe thunderstorms, including tornado-warned storms, moved through the Cincinnati region Tuesday afternoon and evening, causing widespread damage and one of the largest power outage events of the year.  As of 6 p.m., Duke Energy reported approximately 172,000 customers without power across its service territory.  Emergency crews responded to reports of fallen trees, damaged utility infrastructure…

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Cincinnati parking security rules get revised proposal from Mayor Pureval

Mayor Aftab Pureval has introduced a modified version of an ordinance that would strengthen security requirements at public parking lots and garages.  The proposal follows months of discussions between city officials, parking operators and other industry representatives. Pureval delayed consideration of the original proposal earlier this year after parking operators raised concerns about costs and…

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Hamilton County tourism drives $7.4B impact, supports 48,365 jobs

The tourism of Hamilton County generated $7.4 billion in economic impact, according to a latest analysis. Moreover, it also supported 48,365 full-time and part-time jobs across the county, the analysis found.  According to Visit Cincty, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Cincinnati and Hamilton County, the visitor economy continues to play a major role…

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Cincinnati Open offers concerts, dining and more beyond tennis

Cincinnati Open fans can expect more than tennis when the tournament continues in Mason this week. The Cincinnati Open features live music, restaurants, family activities and player appearances across the 40-acre campus. The 2026 tournament runs through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The event has expanded its entertainment offerings as organizers transform…

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