Cincinnati weather: Rivers near flood stage after record rain. See what to expect here.
A flood warning is still in effect until 10 a.m. Friday after the heavy rain that pummeled Greater Cincinnati.
For areas in East Central and Southeast Indiana, Northeast and Northern Kentucky and Central, South Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio, lingering high water will cause some flooding to persist through Friday night, although the probability for "widespread" hazardous weather is low, according to the National Weather Service.
The Great Miami River is currently experiencing "minor flooding," recorded at 18.34 feet in Miamitown.
The Little Miami is also slightly above flood stage at 17.69 feet in Milford.
The Ohio River is just below at "near flood stage," last recorded at 38.62 feet in Cincinnati.
Several rivers are in flood or forecast to go into flood around the area. More information can be found here: https://t.co/M72gSjrrRn
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) February 18, 2022
Some areas received record rainfall Thursday:
2.25 inches in Cincinnati, breaking the previous 1976 record of 1.02 inches;
1.45 inches in Dayton breaking 1910's record of 0.95 inches;
1.83 inches in Columbus breaking 1910's record of 0.74 inches.
Several roads in the region were closed due to high water.
2/17/2022 @ 8:10 pm - There are multiple known road closures and areas of high water. The current list as of 8:10 pm can be found within the picture. pic.twitter.com/fp0NuPxBzm
— Warren County EMA (@WCEMAOhio) February 18, 2022
After the rain yesterday, some scattered flurries before 9 a.m. are expected with a high near 35 during the day and a low around 26 overnight. Next week, temperatures will increase, reaching in the mid 60s Monday and Tuesday.
Detailed forecast
Friday: Scattered flurries before 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then a gradual clearing with a high near 35. Tonight, increasing clouds with a low around 26.
Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny with a high near 32. Saturday night, mostly clear with a low around 19.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Sunday night, mostly clear with a low around 37.
Monday (President's Day): Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday: Showers, and a high near 65.
Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. A chance of snow showers and sleet.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: See Ohio River, Little Miami River levels here after yesterday's heavy rain
