CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Rain continues to linger over the Buckeye State, adding more water to already swelling waterways. 

In Clermont County, the American Red Cross will open a shelter for residents at the the New Richmond Exempted Village Schools District office, 1135 Bethel-New Richmond Road, at noon on Sunday. There will also be a pet shelter available at the same site.

What You Need To Know

  • The American Red Cross is opening a shelter for Clermont County residents

  • Roads have already closed for flooding 

  • Emergency supplies are available at New Richmond High School

  • Flooding continues to be a threat for southern Ohio going into the work week

“Over the next few days, our region will receive an unprecedented amount of rain,” said Pam Haverkos, Clermont County’s Emergency Management Agency director, in a news release. “Flash flooding will be a threat throughout the entire county and will lead to Ohio River flooding by next week.”

Flash flooding remains a concern for low-lying areas across the county and in the Greater Cincinnati area with the Ohio River expected to reach 60 feet. The Meldahl Dam gauge is expected crest at 54.10 ft. by Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecasted rainfall totaling six to eight inches by Sunday.

Several roads in the county have already closed because of flooding, including:

  • Old U.S. 52 near Nine Mile-Tobasco Road in Pierce Township
  • U.S. 52 at Laurel Moscow Road, the power plant gate is open for resident access
  • U.S. 52 in both direction at State Route 232
  • State Route 232 between U.S. 52 and State Route 756
  • Burdsall Road near the Brown County line
  • Glancy Corner-Marathon Road between street numbers 5301 and 5186

Officials remind residents to not drive through flooded roads. 

Emergency supplies, including pet food, water bowls, cots and bottled water are available at New Richmond High School.

Hamilton and Butler counties are rated at Level 4, or moderate risk, alongside Boone County in Kentucky. 

Haverkos said residents who live near waterways should move their vehicles to higher ground and have multiple plans for evacuating planned out.

EMA officials are prepared to respond, along with the Clermont County Engineer’s highway operations team, which continues to monitor roadways as the latest weather threat continues.