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

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…

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Dramatic view of lightning striking the Cincinnati skyline at night underneath dark, severe storm clouds.

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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