🇺🇸 Ohio River Floods — Cincinnati Sees Worst Flooding in 28 Years
🌊 On April 6–7, 2025, heavy rains and thunderstorms swept through the Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee river valleys, causing major flooding in Cincinnati, Ohio. On Monday, the Ohio River rose to 60.59 feet, surpassing the flood stage of 60 feet — the highest level recorded in 28 years.
The flood affected coastal areas in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Downtown Cincinnati streets were closed, and riverside parks including Smale and Yeatman’s Cove were submerged. Floodgates at the Riverfront Transit Center were activated for the first time since 2018.
This large-scale flood highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change.