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Flood Watch Persists Across Cincinnati Tri-State With Rescues and Road Closures

Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads during continuing afternoon rain.

Overview

  • Butler County deputies said their Emergency Response Services team assisted the Morgan Township Fire Department overnight with flooding calls and stranded vehicles.
  • Officials reported Dry Fork Creek affected homes along Okeana Drewsburg and Church Street, with multiple vehicles stuck near Race Street and Alert New London.
  • Hamilton County closed Miles Road between Mill Road and South Shore Drive in Springfield Township because of high water.
  • Near the Great Miami River, Lawrenceburg Road between Miamiview Road and US-50 in Whitewater Township is closed, and Jordan Road near East Miami River Road in Miami Township is shut by high water.
  • Forecasters expect rain to continue through the afternoon and early evening with no major severe-weather risk reported, and authorities emphasize avoiding low-lying and flood-prone areas.