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Hotter weekend ahead for Cincinnati

The weather in Cincinnati this weekend will remain dry with sunny skies for both Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, it will also run noticeably hotter on Sunday as temperatures are expected to rise. The latest National Weather Service forecast shows no measurable rain for Cincinnati this weekend. Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for stronger heat…

ByNina OliverioAugust 28, 20260Comments

Aerial view of Duke Energy utility trucks repairing power lines along a wooded road in Cincinnati.

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Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

More than 261,000 customers lost power during the storms, according to Duke Energy. The company said crews had restored 222,653 outages by Thursday afternoon. The restoration effort followed storms that brought damaging winds, fallen trees and widespread utility damage across the Cincinnati region. FOX19 reported that more than 49,000 Duke Energy customers remained without power…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 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

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

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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

Heavy rainfall splashing on a wooden deck next to a pool during a slow-moving Cincinnati storm.

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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

Heavy rain falling through green trees, illustrating severe weather in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Residents across Greater Cincinnati face another round of potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized flooding, damaging winds, and a possible tornado threat this weekend. The most significant weather is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with additional rounds of rain and storms possible on Sunday. Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts…

ByNina OliverioAugust 1, 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

Heavy rain splashing on wet street pavement with reflections of city lights during a severe storm in Cincinnati.

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Ohio storm threat raises flooding, high wind concerns across Cincinnati region

Residents across Cincinnati and much of southwest Ohio should prepare for another round of severe weather as forecasters warn that a “train of storms” may produce heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts on Monday, July 27. The Ohio storm threat comes as multiple weather systems are expected to track over the same areas,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 27, 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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Hotter weekend ahead for Cincinnati

Duke Energy restores most Cincinnati storm outages

Cincinnati flood threat continues as heavy rain targets region after damaging 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

Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Flood resilience plan proposed after Cincinnati flash floods

Ohio storm threat raises flooding, high wind concerns across Cincinnati region

Duck Creek floodgate failed during Oakley megastorm, city explains

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