Connor Steffen

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

NEW RICHMOND, Ohio — As the Ohio River recedes to normal water levels, New Richmond and Clermont County officials provided an update on the scope of flood damage in the village. As of Friday, it's been reported that approximately 89 homes and businesses experienced flood damage. "Thank you to the residents of New Richmond and surrounding communities in Clermont County for your patience and your trust in all of us," Clermont County Commissioner David Painter said.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen |Lot Tan

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Even in the wake of historic flooding on the west side, most homeowners whom fire officials referred to as "veterans of flooding" are managing to pick up the pieces — but not everyone. We came across Whitewater Township resident Tim Isbel while completing a ride-along with EMS Division Chief Jim Corbin. Debris was strewn across his backyard, which had been hampered by flood waters over the weekend. "I've been here since (2019) and it was never this bad," Isbel said.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

WALTON, Ky. — Concerns over the safety of U.S. Route 42 and Beaver Road grew louder following a deadly crash near the intersection on Tuesday. Per the Boone County Sheriff's Office, over the last five years — excluding Tuesday's collision — 24 incidents have occurred at the intersection. Of those, 14 have led to injury, and two were fatal. "There's been too many fatalities, too many wrecks, too many cars going over the embankment," Patricia Goodman, who lives next to the intersection, said.

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

MIAMITOWN, Ohio — Communities living along the Great Miami River could be in store for a historic weekend when it comes to weather, according to officials monitoring the forecast. "This kind of an event is what we would call maybe somewhere between a five-year and a 25-year event," said Mike Ekberg, Miami Conservancy District (MCD) hydrologist.

3 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Connor Steffen

CINCINNATI — As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but the amount of rain set to hit the Tri-State this week is not quite on par with what we're used to, according to experts. "Having this much rain in a few-day period is not as common, so you want to make sure that you're taking those preventive steps to protect your home," said Morgan Peterson, an assistant director with Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.