Downpours bring flooding, high water in Greater Cincinnati; see local rainfall totals

While heavy rainfall has ended in Greater Cincinnati, the downpours have brought flooding and high water to the region after a turbulent week of storms.

Scattered showers are expected to persist throughout Sunday, although flooding and high water will linger even after the rain stops, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday morning, the National Weather Service issued a flood statement saying the flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Cincinnati until further notice. The Ohio River has reached moderate flooding levels for the first time since 2021, the National Water Prediction Service says. The river had risen to 56.55 feet at 5 a.m. Moderate flooding occurs at 56 feet.

At this level, the National Weather Service says to expect significant flooding in the California area. Backwater flooding along the Little Miami River affects basements and some first-level flooding of businesses and homes, with low-lying areas from California to Newtown also experiencing this flooding. The East End experiences flooding of some streets, basements of homes and businesses, as well as low-lying areas near New Richmond in Clermont County. At this stage, State Route 8 in Kentucky floods in low areas, as well as State Route 56 in Indiana and Route 52 in Ohio.

Forecasters say showers are likely before 5 p.m. Sunday, with more showers possible Sunday night and throughout Monday. The region is expected to see a break in the bad weather on Tuesday.

Here’s a list of rainfall accumulations over the last 72 hours: