Cincinnati flooding: Ohio issues flash flood warning amid tornado warning; scary video shows rising waters

cincinnati Ohio saw flood during thursday tornado A warning was issued in the area and there were reports that I-75 northbound was closed.

The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that all lanes of Interstate 75 north of Interstate 74 are closed and the left lane of Interstate 75 south of Mitchell Avenue is closed due to flooding.

Local channel WLWT reported that northbound Interstate 75 and Interstate 74 were closed near Spring Grove Avenue due to flooding on the interstate as storms moved through the area. They reported there were emergency vehicles with hazard lights on scene.

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“Significant flash flooding is occurring tonight in the Cincinnati metro area, including Kenton and Campbell counties. Multiple reports of flooding and high water vehicle rescues. Additionally, downed power lines and trees are reported from a suspected tornado,” a Fox56 meteorologist confirmed. He also shared a map of the affected areas.

Hamilton County issued a flash flood warning until 4:00 a.m. local time. A warning is also in effect for Ripley, Dearborn and Ohio counties until 3:15 a.m. Thursday.

While the storms themselves pose risks, as they can turn into tornadoes, they also carry the risk of dumping heavy rain in some areas, which can lead to flooding risks.

Someone shared a photo of heavy rain in Cincinnati. They even wondered if a tornado had hit the Ohio city. “Did a tornado hit Cincinnati? That river is pitch black!!!,” the person wrote, capturing the flooding scene.

Another post showed conditions on the interstate, which is now partially closed.

Someone shared a video on Facebook showing the intensity of the rain and lightning streaking across the sky.

Meanwhile, warnings from local pages read “Cincinnati, stay away from Interstate 75 near St. Bernard/Elmwood Place. This is flooding and multiple cars are mostly trapped underwater! Rescue crews are currently responding. We have a flash flood warning! Turn around and don’t drown.”

Tornado sirens appeared to have gone off as Cincinnati faced severe weather, prompting a complaint from a local. “Why would the sirens go off when there is no warning other than a flood watch??? It’s like the boy who cried wolf! When a real tornado happens, no one is going to take it seriously if they cause a tornado for no reason!!” They wrote. Some said a tornado warning was issued in the area, but now a flood warning has been issued.

The trouble in Cincinnati follows a tornado in Florence, Kentucky, which caused reports of structural damage. WLWT reporters noted on X that water levels have also risen in some areas due to heavy rain. In addition, there were reports that many power lines were down during a tornado in Kentucky, leaving approximately 8,000 people without power.