Black car driving through deep floodwaters on a city street during heavy rain.

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…

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

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…

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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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Tornado reports prompt flood warnings and power outages across Greater Cincinnati, NKY

Tornado reports affected parts of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky after severe overnight storms moved through the region on June 18. The said reports emerged alongside flash flood warnings, road closures, and widespread power outages as emergency crews responded to storm damage across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Severe storms bring flooding, damage, and tornado concerns…

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