Flood Warning Issued for Little Miami River in Clermont and Hamilton Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River at Milford. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Little Miami River at Milford, specifically impacting Clermont and Hamilton counties in Ohio. At a stage of 17.0 feet, lowland flooding occurs along the river, including Karl Brown Way near Loveland.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take safety precautions. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The public is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor local conditions.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is expected as the river rises. As of 1:30 AM EST Wednesday, the river stage was 11.3 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 17.0 feet early this afternoon, reaching an expected crest of 18.0 feet this evening.

Timeline

• Effective Period: From 12:00 PM EST Wednesday, March 4, until 7:22 AM EST Thursday, March 5.
• Expected Crest: Wednesday evening.
• Recession: Water levels are expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning.