Worsening Flood Threat For Cincinnati

Ohio River Projected To Go Considerably Higher With Major Flooding At Some Points

The updated Ohio River forecast would take the river to near 60 feet next week in Cincinnati. This is nearly 8 feet above flood stage and would have major impacts to the metro area. More heavy rains are forecast and a higher crest cannot be ruled out.

Ohio River at Cincinnati

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Additional rainfall over the Ohio River watershed will be 2-6 inches over the next 7 days.