BATAVIA, OHIO (Feb. 18, 2025) – The National Weather Service has issued an Ohio River Flood Warning for Clermont County until 1:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21.

Flooding causes more deaths per year than any other severe weather-related hazard.  The majority of flood related deaths are caused when vehicles are driven into high water or pedestrians walk into or near flood waters.   As little as 6 inches of water can knock over an adult and a mere 18 inches of water can carry a vehicle downstream.

Residents are urged to take the following precautions:

• Tune into local radio or television for updates on changing weather conditions
• Do not walk through moving water.
• Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The roadbed may be washed out under the water.
• Do not drive around road closure signs or barricades. Turn around and go a different way.
• Be cautious driving at night when it is harder to see flood dangers.

Learn more about flood preparedness.

For additional tips, visit:  www.ready.gov/floods