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Cincinnati Floods Leave Tragedy and Damage | Cincinnati News
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Cincinnati was slammed by a torrential downpour that triggered deadly flash flooding, claiming one life and injuring three others as emergency crews handled over 40 water rescues and hundreds of 911 calls. Neighborhoods like Oakley suffered severe damage as streets turned into rivers, with some homes flooded several feet deep. A critical failure of the Duck Creek floodgate worsened the disaster, echoing a 2001 tragedy — officials are now investigating whether mechanical failure or design flaws caused the breakdown. This harrowing event serves as a stark warning: when authorities issue flash flood alerts, they mean business — and everyone must take immediate, serious action to stay safe.
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