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Trump approves federal disaster aid for Indiana flooding

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Indiana following severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and damaging winds that began Aug. 11. Gov. Mike Braun announced the approval Tuesday night, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expected to coordinate recovery assistance. The declaration provides two forms of federal disaster aid. Individual Assistance …

ByNina OliverioAugust 26, 20260Comments

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

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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…

ByNina OliverioAugust 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati storms could bring repeated flooding, severe weather this week

Forecasters warn that Greater Cincinnati may face several days of unsettled weather, with repeated chances for thunderstorms through much of the week. The National Weather Service has placed much of the area under a Level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk for Monday. Damaging wind gusts remain the primary concern, but heavy rainfall and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Cincinnati residents should prepare for several days of wet weather as a slow-moving weather system lingers across the Ohio Valley. Forecasters say the greatest concern is heavy rainfall rather than widespread severe weather. Multiple weather outlets reported that showers and thunderstorms could repeatedly move over the same locations, leading to flooding concerns in low-lying and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

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Flood relief funds move forward as Cincinnati considers $2 million in assistance

Cincinnati leaders are advancing flood relief funds to help residents and businesses recover from severe flooding that struck parts of the city in July. The flood relief funds under consideration could total $2 million, with separate allocations proposed for homeowners and small businesses affected by flood damage. City officials say local assistance has become a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati sewer backups exceed 1,800 following historic flash flooding

Two weeks after historic flash flooding struck Cincinnati and surrounding communities, recovery efforts remain underway. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) responds to hundreds of sewer backup cases and evaluates long-term infrastructure needs. The July 17 storm dumped extraordinary amounts of rain across parts of Hamilton County, causing widespread flooding, property damage, and disruptions to transportation…

ByNina OliverioAugust 3, 20260Comments

Two utility workers in high-visibility safety jackets servicing an open manhole on a flooded city street.

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Metropolitan Sewer District flood damage could push costs beyond budget

Cincinnati officials are assessing the financial impact of historic flooding that damaged homes, businesses, roads, and sewer infrastructure across the city. The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati has already received thousands of reports related to sewer backups and flooding following the storms that struck the region in mid-July. Local leaders say the scale…

ByNina OliverioJuly 29, 20260Comments

Muddy floodwater covering a residential street, overwhelming a storm drain in the foreground, with orange traffic barricades and houses in the background.

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Flood resilience plan proposed after Cincinnati flash floods

Cincinnati leaders are taking another step toward addressing the damage caused by the July 2026 flash floods. This comes after City Councilman Mark Jeffreys introduced a motion aimed at strengthening the city’s flood preparedness. The proposal comes as another round of heavy rain and severe weather moved across Greater Cincinnati. Meanwhile, many residents continued cleaning…

ByNina OliverioJuly 28, 20260Comments

A person holding an umbrella wades through knee-deep floodwaters on a city street in front of a storefront.

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Cincinnati announces $1M flood relief fund for storm victims

Cincinnati will establish a $1 million flood relief fund to help homeowners and businesses recover from the devastating flash flooding that struck the city earlier this month. Mayor Aftab Pureval announced the initiative on July 24, calling the funding a temporary measure while Cincinnati pursues additional assistance from state and federal agencies. The city expects…

ByNina OliverioJuly 25, 20260Comments

A map showing the estmiated 40 properties within the area that should be protected by the Madison Rd. flood gate.

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Duck Creek floodgate failed during Oakley megastorm, city explains

Cincinnati officials have confirmed that the Duck Creek floodgate on Madison Road in Oakley failed to deploy automatically during the historic July 17 storm because of a mechanical malfunction. City Manager Sheryl Long said the floodgate should have closed when water reached its trigger level, but a mechanical problem prevented the automatic system from working. …

ByNina OliverioJuly 23, 20260Comments

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Trump approves federal disaster aid for Indiana flooding

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

Cincinnati storms could bring repeated flooding, severe weather this week

Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Flood relief funds move forward as Cincinnati considers $2 million in assistance

Cincinnati sewer backups exceed 1,800 following historic flash flooding

Metropolitan Sewer District flood damage could push costs beyond budget

Flood resilience plan proposed after Cincinnati flash floods

Cincinnati announces $1M flood relief fund for storm victims

Duck Creek floodgate failed during Oakley megastorm, city explains

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