Multiple rescues made in Cincinnati after heavy rainfall leads to rising water levels
By Fletcher Keel
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BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — Multiple people were rescued by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office after heavy rainfall led to rising water levels parts of Greater Cincinnati.
Deputies say the department’s Emergency Response Services Team worked with the Morgan Township Fire Department overnight to assist residents and respond to flooding incidents, including multiple disabled vehicles that were stranded in high water across the community.
Officials say Dry Fork Creek caused issues in Morgan Township, with most homes being affected along Okeana, Drewsburg and Church Street. Stranded vehicles were primarily along Race Street and Alert New London.
The sheriff’s office reminds motorists to use caution when driving near high/standing water:
– Never drive through flooded roadways
– Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Find an alternate route if you encounter water over the roadway
– Stay away from flooded creeks, streams and rivers. Swift moving water is extremely dangerous and often can be deeper than it appears
– Avoid walking through flood waters, as hidden debris, strong currents or contaminated water pose a serious threat
– BCSO posted photos of some of their rescue calls to their Facebook page Thurday.
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