Cincinnati, Ohio – Flash flooding is possible across the tri-state region Thursday afternoon as a Flood Watch goes into effect from 2 p.m. to midnight, threatening low-lying areas and roadways in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and neighboring communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, torrential downpours could bring several inches of rain within a short period, raising the risk of fast-rising water and hazardous driving conditions in southern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. The Flood Watch covers Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Adams, Highland, Ross, Hocking, Pike, and Scioto counties in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Bracken, Mason, Lewis, Owen, Gallatin, Carroll, Pendleton, and Robertson counties in Kentucky; and Ohio and Switzerland counties in Indiana.
Urban neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Portsmouth, and Newport should expect ponding on streets and underpasses, while rural communities near the Ohio River—including Aberdeen, Maysville, and Vevay—face potential creek and stream flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roadways and heed barricades. Residents should charge phones, prepare emergency kits, and monitor river levels.
This is the region’s most significant flash flood threat since June, and local officials urge caution, especially for those living near rivers or poor-drainage areas. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through the evening, with more advisories possible if rain continues overnight.
