HAMILTON, OH — At 611 PM EDT, flash flooding was ongoing across the warned area, with significant inundation of water on Interstate 71 in the Norwood area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen, with the greatest rainfall amounts near Norwood, Golf Manor, Silverton, and Fairfax. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks
Flooding in Hamilton, OH can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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