Ohio River Expected to Crest Today; Red Cross Shelter Open in New Richmond

NEW RICHMOND, OHIO (April 7, 2025) – Emergency responders worked overnight Sunday to assist residents in the areas where flooding has occurred.

The Ohio River reached 60.45 feet as of Monday at 9:00 a.m. after heavy rainfall since Wednesday, April 2. It is expected to crest later today.

The American Red Cross shelter is open to the public at 1135 Bethel-New Richmond Road in the lower level of the New Richmond schools administration building.

For help with recovery resources or questions, please call (513) 735-8500 or visit: https://ema.clermontcountyohio.gov/disaster-recovery/.

The following roads in Clermont County remain closed due to flooding as of 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 7:

New Richmond

Pierce Township

Ohio Township

Moscow/Pt. Pleasant/Monroe Township

Neville

Washington Township

Franklin Township

In addition, all on and off ramps to U.S. 52 at I-275 are closed in eastern Hamilton County.

The following roads in Clermont County have reopened:

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