CORRECTION: The original version of this article misidentified one of the streets included in the project. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for the error.–LINK nky editorial, Feb. 26, 2026. Covington approved a $6 million allocation from the state Tuesday night to build anti-stormwater flooding infrastructure in the city’s Peaselburg neighborhood. The agreement […]
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Possibility of flash flooding in NKY the rest of this week
The National Weather Service has issued a statement indicating the possibility of flash flooding in the region due to “several rounds of showers and storms.” Chances of precipitation hover between 70% and 80% for the remainder of the week, depending on your location. Scattered showers and possible flooding are predicted for Thursday through Sunday. You […]
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Need help cleaning up flood damage? Campbell County resources available
Following the severe flooding and storms that impacted the region, Campbell County officials have announced a countywide effort to collect damage reports and assist residents with storm cleanup. Residents whose homes or businesses sustained damage are urged to complete the Campbell County Damage Survey Report by April 16. Submissions must include at least four photos […]
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Latonia’s VFW flooded. The man living upstairs didn’t mind.
Areas along the Licking River and Banklick Creek were especially hard hit by the weekend’s flooding. One building, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Latonia, was one illustrative example. By the time river crested, the building was completely inaccessible by foot – it resembled a castle fort surrounded by a moat. The man upstairs […]
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Region hit with historic flooding: What to know, how to help
The Ohio River has crested at 60.7 feet as of 1 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Much of the region is underwater, and the river cities especially are hunkering down in the face of historic flooding. While many properties and roads have been affected, cities along the river are not reporting injuries. […]
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Photos: NKY underwater
Rain has been falling all weekend, and Northern Kentucky residents are photographing water levels rising higher … and higher … and higher. Eric Willoughby, a freelance photographer, was in Northern Kentucky taking photos Sunday of the flooding in NKY. “Capturing photographs in Covington at this moment is truly astonishing due to the flooding,” Willoughby said. […]
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Falmouth, Butler residents under ‘mandatory evacuation’ due to flooding
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Alex Null Mason Taylor, from Butler, said his family is prepared for what could be historic flooding this weekend. “This is something we’ve grown accustomed to, unfortunately,” Taylor said. Taylor said his biggest concern is making sure his residents are safe. “We will be at some point an island,” […]
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Here’s when to expect rain, wind, flooding
The National Weather Service has issued multiple weather alerts, including a flood watch and wind advisory, for much of the Northern Kentucky region Wednesday and into Thursday. [215 pm 4/2/25] Here is the latest severe weather outlook for tonight. There have been some slight changes, but the overall message remains the same. A line of […]
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High water closes roads across NKY, drivers warned to stay alert
High water levels are impacting roads across Northern Kentucky and its surrounding rural counties. On Tuesday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office issued updates on which roads in Northern Kentucky are closed due to high water levels. KYTC urges drives to check GoKY for traffic conditions before traveling and to never drive through a flooded roadway. […]
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Covington set to begin anti-flooding work in Latonia
The City of Covington has entered a contract with VS Engineering to begin work on anti-flooding measures in the Latonia neighborhood, which will involve separating the combined sewer systems and will be funded by the city’s storm water fund.