The Red Cross is maintaining shelters for anyone whose home was impacted by the floodwaters throughout the Tri-State. So far, there are five shelters open in the Greater Cincinnati area: The Red Cross said its Kenton County shelter in Covington is currently the most-utilized location, with around 13 people staying there, in addition to multiple […]
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Some Covington residents encouraged to evacuate over the weekend
An updated Licking River forecast shows it will crest just below a “major” flood stage and some residents were asked to leave. The Licking River reached a flood stage just below “major” flooding, cresting at 38.5 feet Sunday night. The City of Covington encouraged residents in a particular area to leave due to the rising […]
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Trump approves emergency declaration in Kentucky
The Trump administration has approved an emergency declaration in Kentucky, first declared by Gov. Andy Beshear on April 2 in the face of extreme weather throughout the commonwealth. The administration has also approved similar emergency declarations in Arkansas and Tennessee. As a result, federal resources can now assist local search, rescue and monitoring efforts. “FEMA […]
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NKY roads blocked due to high water, landslides, storm debris
Several roadways around the Northern Kentucky region are blocked after severe storms and continuing rain have drenched the region. Here is a list of the latest roadways and areas impacted: Boone County Campbell County Kenton County This story originally appeared at WCPO.com.
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Photos: NKY underwater
Rain has been falling all weekend, and Northern Kentucky residents are photographing water levels rising higher … and higher … and higher. Eric Willoughby, a freelance photographer, was in Northern Kentucky taking photos Sunday of the flooding in NKY. “Capturing photographs in Covington at this moment is truly astonishing due to the flooding,” Willoughby said. […]
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Falmouth, Butler residents under ‘mandatory evacuation’ due to flooding
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Alex Null Mason Taylor, from Butler, said his family is prepared for what could be historic flooding this weekend. “This is something we’ve grown accustomed to, unfortunately,” Taylor said. Taylor said his biggest concern is making sure his residents are safe. “We will be at some point an island,” […]
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Ohio River could soon be at flood stage only seen once in last 28 years
So much rain is expected this weekend that the Ohio River is likely to be at moderate flood stage by Sunday, according to WCPO meteorologist Jennifer Ketchmark. That’s something that has only happened once in the last 28 years. We won’t see any relief from the rain this weekend: A flood watch is in place […]
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Thousands without power following overnight storms
Thousands in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions are without power following storms and heavy overnight rain from Tuesday. At least one school district, Campbell County Schools, has closed on April 3 due to the power loss. Duke Energy is reporting at least 10,000 customers are without power as of Thursday morning with the […]
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Erlanger firefighters rescue person after tree falls on home
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Firefighters rescued one person trapped after a tree fell on a home in Erlanger during severe storms early Thursday morning. The Erlanger Fire Department said crews responded to Division Street after receiving a report of a tree falling on a home at around 12:45 a.m. Officials said three people were […]
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Get latest updates for ‘once-in-a-generation storm’
As the Northern Kentucky region braces for what ABC news is calling a “once-in-a-generation storm,” LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO’s meteorologists are in the studio providing real-time updates. WCPO’s team will be working into the night to keep our area updated. Click here for the latest information on tornado watches and warnings. Click here […]