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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Deep floodwaters covering a residential street and surrounding homes in a Cincinnati neighborhood after severe flash flooding.

Flash flooding prompts renewed calls for long-term solutions in Cincinnati

Cleanup continued across Cincinnati on Tuesday after another round of strong thunderstorms swept through the Tri-State, bringing renewed flash flooding to neighborhoods still recovering from Friday’s historic rainfall.  The latest storms reinforced concerns that the city faces growing challenges as heavy rain events become more frequent. Residents and business owners spent the weekend removing damaged…

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