CINCINNATI — Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for parts of Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren counties through early Saturday morning after multiple inches of rain fell in some areas.
After flooding throughout the area caused a variety of emergencies, Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank McKinley held a press conference to discuss the response.
McKinley said the Cincinnati Fire Department responded to 40 water rescues. One person was injured and taken to the hospital, according to McKinley. That person is in stable condition.
McKinley advised the public to be cautious and stay inside if possible. He said the most affected areas are Oakley, Madisonville and parts of Pleasant Ridge.
You can watch the fire chief's full press conference in the player below:
Our 9 First Warning Radar is estimating 4 inches of rain has fallen in Oakley.
Amid the heavy rainfall, the City of Cincinnati put out an alert encouraging residents to stay off the roads and avoid unnecessary travel.
Urgent #CincyAlert: Due to dangerous flash flooding, residents are encouraged to stay off the roads and avoid all unnecessary travel.
— City of Cincinnati (@CityOfCincy) July 17, 2026
Multiple lanes of Interstate-71 were shut down Friday evening as a result of heavy flooding.
On I-71 South beyond Ridge and Kennedy avenues, flooding caused all lanes to shut down. The highway started reopening, and just the right lane remains closed.
Flooding also temporarily shut down all lanes on I-71 North beyond the Norwood Lateral. Now, just the right three lanes are closed.
Images and videos sent to WCPO show flooding through areas including Hyde Park, Oakley and Norwood.
WCPO is continuing to monitor the flooding and will keep this story updated.
