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Cincinnati faces flooding concerns as heavy rain gives way to cooler fall weather

Flooding becomes a concern again in Cincinnati on Monday as heavy rain and thunderstorms move through the Tri-State, with already saturated ground increasing the potential for flash flooding. Risks of flooding come as the region transitions from a wet start to the week toward cooler temperatures for the first days of fall. Heavy rain moves…

ByNina Oliverio38 minutes ago0Comments

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Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Power restoration remains a major issue across Greater Cincinnati after a powerful derecho caused widespread outages. The restoration crews faced about 1,000 mainline events that required significant repairs, according to recent reporting. The Aug. 11 derecho caused extensive damage across Greater Cincinnati, knocking down trees, utility poles and power lines. More than 274,000 Duke Energy…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

Outages continued Thursday as more than 52,000 customers remained without power after severe storms hit Greater Cincinnati. The outages included 43,387 customers in Greater Cincinnati and 9,073 in Northern Kentucky as of 5 a.m. Thursday. More than 171,000 customers have regained power since Tuesday’s destructive storms, according to Duke Energy. The company continues to assess…

ByNina OliverioAugust 13, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioAugust 12, 20260Comments

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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…

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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Flood watch issued as heavy rain threat raises flooding concerns across Cincinnati

Forecasters are warning residents across the Cincinnati area to prepare for the possibility of flooding as a slow-moving weather system brings rounds of heavy rain to the region. A flood watch has been issued for portions of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana as meteorologists track a plume of tropical moisture capable of producing…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

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Flood risk rises as heavy rain threatens Greater Cincinnati through midweek

Greater Cincinnati residents face a heightened threat of flooding this week as a prolonged stretch of rain and thunderstorms moves through southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. Forecasters say repeated rounds of precipitation could overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington expects showers and…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati weather forecast signals warm-up and storms this week

The week ahead brings changing conditions across the Cincinnati region, with temperatures rising quickly before unsettled weather moves in. Early forecasts indicate a mix of sunshine, warmer air, and periods of rain and thunderstorms. Meteorologists say the pattern reflects a typical spring transition in the Ohio Valley, where temperature swings and storm systems often develop…

ByNina OliverioApril 20, 20260Comments

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Tornado watch issued for Cincinnati-area counties as severe storms move through region

Tornado watch alerts Greater Cincinnati as a strong storm system approaches. The conditions could bring damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes to the region. A tornado watch has been issued for several counties across the Greater Cincinnati region as a powerful storm system moves across the Midwest. Meteorologists warn that atmospheric conditions Wednesday favor severe…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati faces flooding concerns as heavy rain gives way to cooler fall weather

Duke Energy details Cincinnati power restoration after damaging derecho

Duke Energy outages leave more than 52,000 customers without power after Cincinnati storms

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

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

Cincinnati storms could bring repeated flooding, severe weather this week

Flood watch issued as heavy rain threat raises flooding concerns across Cincinnati

Flood risk rises as heavy rain threatens Greater Cincinnati through midweek

Cincinnati weather forecast signals warm-up and storms this week

Tornado watch issued for Cincinnati-area counties as severe storms move through region

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