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Cincinnati Enquirer

The chilly, dry weather is looking to warm up some but get a little less dry, with rain on the way for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on Wednesday.

National Weather Service forecasters expect the weather to warm up throughout the day on Wednesday. It's expected to reach a high near 55 after the freeze warning blanketing much of the region expires in the morning.

By Wednesday evening, some light showers are possible, with thunderstorms and rain becoming more likely as the night continues. Only between a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rainfall is expected, meaning additional flooding concerns like with last week's storms are not on the horizon.

Still, several riverfront communities across the region are waiting for flood waters to fully recede.

The Ohio River at Cincinnati dropped back below 60 feet Tuesday night, according to weather officials. It's expected to drop another five feet throughout the day Wednesday, lowering to 53 feet by Thursday morning. Relief to other rivers that feed off the Ohio River, like the Little Miami River, will follow.

Recovery effort continues as flood waters recede

Officials in Hamilton, Kenton and Campbell counties declared local states of emergency Tuesday, freeing up additional resources to aid in the recovery effort.

As residents begin to clean up after the storms, officials are reminding the public to take proper precautions:

For more information on how to safely clean up after a flood, visit the Hamilton County Public Health website.

Weather forecast for Cincinnati this week

Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 3 p.m. Widespread frost, mainly before 9 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday night: A chance of rain before 11 p.m., then showers, mainly after 11 p.m. Low around 45. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 and 11 p.m., then a chance of showers after 11p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A slight chance of showers before 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Saturday: Areas of frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio

Flood waters linger across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky as chilly, but dry, conditions continue Tuesday.

Following days of severe storms last week through the weekend, officials in Hamilton County and Campbell County declared local states of emergency Tuesday to add more resources toward the recovery effort.

Both counties have seen numerous road closures and significant damage after the Ohio River crested above 60 feet Monday, flooding several communities along the river and other rivers which are fed by the Ohio River. It's some of the worst flooding since 2018, when the Ohio River last peaked around 60 feet.

As the week continues, the weather is expected to cooperate with the recovery effort and stay relatively clear as flood waters recede.

Tuesday night, lows will fall to the mid-20s, and more widespread frost formation will occur. By Wednesday morning, temperatures will reach the upper 40s in areas along and north of I-70. Highs will reach the upper 50s in areas along the Ohio River.

The next round of precipitation will also occur on Wednesday. Rain is expected to be light, so there's no renewed flooding concerns at this time.

Showers and a rumble of thunder are likely on Thursday, as well as highs ranging from the lower 50s in the north to the lower 60s in the south. Rain showers will continue Thursday night into Friday. Highs will be cooler in the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Freeze warning for area beginning late Monday night

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington has issued a freeze warning, in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday. A freeze watch will then be in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

Sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid twenties are expected Tuesday morning. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 will be possible.

The NWS advises that you take steps to protect sensitive plants from the cold, as frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Also, consider draining in-ground sprinkler systems and covering above-ground pipes.

Counties in the warning area include:

When will Ohio River flood waters go down?

The Ohio River at Cincinnati will remain under a flood warning until Friday, with forecasters urging residents to use caution if traveling on the roadways.

The Ohio River crested at just above 60 feet on Monday, according to the Office of Water Prediction. Although the heaviest rainfall has come and gone, forecasters are still warning of high water and flooding impacts through the rest of the work week.

As of Tuesday morning, the Ohio River was at 60.66 feet, which means residents should expect significant flooding in East End, California and New Richmond, Ohio. There will also be backwater floods in Silver Grove, Kentucky, and riverfront buildings in Aurora, Indiana.

Stretches of U.S. Route 52 are expected to become flooded, along with additional low-lying roads near the river, and backwater flooding is expected along the Little Miami, Great Miami and Licking rivers, forecasters said. The main levels of homes in the East End could also become flooded.

However, the NWS states that the river level is supposed to fall below the flood stage by Friday.

A flood warning is also in effect for the following rivers:

Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday night: Widespread frost after 1 a.m. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Widespread frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night: Showers likely, mainly between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., then rain after 11 p.m. Low around 45. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday: Areas of frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Source: National Weather Service Office, Wilmington.

CINCINNATI —

The Ohio River will be slow to fall back within its banks, but it will take time. At Cincinnati, the river drops to minor flood stage on Thursday and will be back to action stage on Friday morning.

The Ohio River peaked at 60.79' overnight (moderate flood stage). The most recent 60-foot crest was during the flood of 2018 when the river crested at 60.53'.

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The Ohio River at Cincy has been steady the last few hours after briefly hitting 60.79' overnight.For comparison:The 1997 flood hit 64.70' (#9 historic crest)The 2018 flood hit 60.53' (#23 historic crest) #WLWT pic.twitter.com/4CLtalOppD

— Randi Rico WLWT (@RandiRicoWLWT) April 8, 2025

The Little Miami is finally back within its banks.

The Great Miami has crested but is still in minor flood stage. It will be back in action stage by Wednesday morning.

The Licking at Falmouth crested on Sunday but it is still in the minor flood stage as it slowly falls. It's back into its banks Wednesday..

The Kentucky River at Lockport is in major flood stage producing catastrophic flooding. It is sitting around 53.43ft now, and stays in the major flood stage through Wednesday afternoon. This will be a top 3 Historic crest for the river.

A Freeze Warning is again in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Clear skies and light winds will make for a frosty morning Wednesday. Lows will again fall to 25-30 by morning.

Early sunshine will fade behind increasing clouds by early afternoon. While a few showers will be possible by mid-afternoon, the better rain chances come overnight and Thursday afternoon. A quick round of showers is expected before sunrise Thursday, then after a dry start scattered downpours and a few storms will be possible Thursday afternoon/evening. A few of the heavier downpours could contain hail. Lows will not be as cold Wednesday night in the mid 40s with highs in the low 60s Thursday with lows Thursday night in the upper 30s.

Lingering clouds will keep us chilly Friday with highs in the upper 40s and lows below freezing again Friday night.

Sunshine returns this weekend with rising temperatures. The weekend looks nice and dry.

CINCINNATI — The Ohio River crested Monday at the highest level it has been at in nearly a decade.

The river hit a peak of 60.79 feet Monday afternoon after multiple days of rainfall caused flooding in the Tri-State area.

That level put the region in a moderate flood stage — a level we've only seen once in the last 28 years. That one occasion was in 2018, when many of the communities hardest hit by recent flooding were also under water.

If you can, consider donating to help those who are affected by these most recent major floods here.

The worst flooding the region has seen in recent history was the flood of 1997. In that flood, the Ohio river crested at 64.48 feet after the region saw historic rainfall in a short period of time.

Here's a look back at how this flood compares to the region's most recent floods:

Cincinnati riverfront from Monday:

Here's how it looked during the 2018 floods, when the river hit 60 feet:

And here's how it looked during the flood of 1997, during which the flooding was much worse than it is today. During those floods, the Ohio River hit 64 feet at its crest. Note: this image is from the Kentucky side, while the two above are from the Ohio side of the river.

Flooding in Aurora, Indiana, on Monday:

Flooding in Aurora, Indiana in February 2018:

A look at downtown Aurora from Chopper 9 during the 1997 floods:

Flooding near the former Coney Island site on Monday:

Coney Island during the 2018 floods:

Next door, here's how Riverbend fared during the floods of 1997:

A look at New Richmond in Clermont County on Monday:

New Richmond during the 2018 flood:

Flooding in New Richmond in 1997:

Below is the breakdown from the National Weather Service and NOAA of what floods as the waters rise on the Ohio River.

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A Cincinnati brewery is submerged under water and closed until further notice amid record Ohio River flooding spurred by days of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms.

13 Below Brewery, a craft brewery located in Sayler Park along the Ohio River, stated on its website that it's "closed due to high water until further notice" as of Tuesday.

An aerial video of the brewery, taken by Matthew Maloney on Monday, showed 13 Below and the neighboring Mariner's Landing Marina submerged in the flood waters. Check it out at the top of the page.

The Ohio River was set to crest at just above 60 feet Monday, the highest level it's been since 2018. The river's increasing water levels submerged much of Cincinnati's riverfront, leading to flooded parking garages, parks and walkways, as well as road closures along U.S. Route 52 and several Northern Kentucky routes.

The river remains under a flood warning through Friday morning, when it's expected to fall below flood stage, according to the National Weather Service. River levels were recorded at 57.9 feet as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.

13 Below Brewery, opened by husband-wife duo Anne and Doug Menkedick in 2017, is documenting flooding updates on its Facebook page. The business started making flood preparations on Saturday before announcing it would be closed Sunday and Monday and "more likely than not" through this week.

The brewery is located at 7391 Forbes Road, by Fernbank Park.