Flash Flood — Hamilton, Ohio

1998-04-16 · near Countywide, Hamilton, Ohio

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall caused numerous roads to be closed. Also, Mill Creek overflowed its banks near Sharonville and Evandale. Many areas businesses received major damage due to the flood waters.

Wider weather episode

A warm front remained across southwestern Ohio through the overnight hours providing the focus for thunderstorms which produced 2-4 inches of rain in 6-8 hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5633584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.