Multiple reports of storm damage, flash flooding are coming in as tornado-warned storms pushed through the region overnight Thursday.
Several communities were hit hard by storms, especially in northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana.
Several reports of trees down in Oakbrook, Kentucky, near Florence.
Video from a shopping plaza there shows the damage.
A large tree was downed along Merravay Drive in Florence.
A massive power line is downed at 7600 Industrial Road in Florence, Kentucky.
The roof of the Rodeway Inn on Dream Street in Florence was ripped off.
In southeast Indiana, a woman was rescued from her basement. She was not injured, but her house was destroyed, and power lines in the area have been reported as being downed too.
Dearborn County EMA has reported East Laughery Creek Road and Cole Lane are closed due to power line and tree damage, and will remain closed “for an extended time period.” Officials also reported one injury, but that person refused treatment.
Flooding is becoming a significant issue as severe storms move through the Cincinnati region.
I-75 northbound at I-74 near Spring Grove Avenue is shut down due to flooding along the interstate.
Multiple emergency vehicles can be seen with hazard lights blocking the roadway.
Hamilton County is under a FLASH FLOOD WARNING until 4 a.m.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect in Ripley, Dearborn and Ohio counties until 3:15 a.m. Thursday.
Along with the severe risk, storms could repeatedly drop heavy rain over the same areas, leading to a flood risk.
Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
Leave a Reply