First responders in yellow high-visibility jackets and helmets wading through deep floodwaters to reach a partially submerged black car.

East Side flooding leaves one dead, three injured after torrential rain in Hamilton County

The Cincinnati Fire Department confirmed one fatality and at least three injuries after flash flooding struck communities on Cincinnati’s East Side and neighboring Fairfax.  Officials said several inches of rain fell in a short period, sending water rushing into low-lying neighborhoods and causing Duck Creek to overflow.  Emergency crews rescued stranded residents from vehicles and…

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Workers in high-visibility yellow rain gear cleaning thick mud and floodwaters from a street in front of local businesses.

East Side flooding cleanup continues as Cincinnati businesses recover

Cleanup efforts continued across Cincinnati’s East Side after powerful storms produced flash flooding that inundated streets and businesses over the weekend. Property owners spent hours removing mud, drying buildings, and salvaging equipment as they assessed the damage. Several businesses remained closed while crews worked to restore safe conditions. City officials also reminded residents to avoid…

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