Flood Warning Issued for Mill Creek at Evendale in Hamilton County, Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for Mill Creek at Evendale. This alert was issued on March 3 at 8:17 PM EST and remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon, March 4.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Hamilton County, Ohio. Impacted areas include Mill Creek at Evendale, with flood waters expected to affect the communities of Reading, Evendale, and Sharonville.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid flooded areas and monitor local conditions for updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:45 PM EST Tuesday, the river stage was recorded at 7.6 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet early Wednesday morning, reaching a projected crest of 13.7 feet. At these levels, flooding typically occurs near the Sharon and Mosteller Road intersection and along Canal Road. Flood waters may also begin to enter some businesses near the creek in Reading, Evendale, and Sharonville.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, March 4 at 12:38 AM EST
• Peak: Cresting at 13.7 feet on Wednesday morning
• Recession: Expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning
• Warning Expiration: Wednesday, March 4 at 5:33 PM EST