Editor's note: Updated as of 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

BATAVIA, OHIO (Aug. 12, 2026) – About a dozen county offices are closed to the public today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, due to storm-related power outages. Some may open later today as power is restored. Check back for updates. 

Clermont County is under a flood watch through this evening. 

Please see the following for information about specific offices. Note: Offices not listed are open as usual. 

Animal Shelter

• Animal Shelter (closed to the public)
  
  

Building Inspection/Permit Central (2275 Bauer Road)

• Office closed but will perform scheduled building inspections.  
  
  
  

Public Heath

• The administration and vital statistics offices (birth/death certificates) at 2275 Bauer Road are closed to the public due to the power outage.
• Check back for updates on the Board of Health meeting scheduled for today at 2275 Bauer Road.
  
  Please note: 
• Previously scheduled health inspections will be conducted today. 
• The nursing division and WIC offices at 2400 Clermont Center Drive/Suite 200 are open. 
  
  

Clermont Transportation Connection

• Public bus service is running but routes may be delayed.
• The office is closed due to the power outage and cannot receive messages for the time being. 
  

Courts

• Common Pleas/Common Pleas Clerk

• Domestic Court/Domestic Court Clerk

• Juvenile Court, Probate and Probation

• Public Defender

Records Center

• Office is closed.
  
  

Water Resources Department (4400 Haskell Lane)

• Customer service office is closed.
  
  

Engineer  

• Engineer Admin Building closed but highway crews will respond to storm damage.
  
  
  

→ REMINDER: We will post updates as they are available. Please check this web page often as well as the county’s Facebook page.