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. …
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…
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…


