Flood risk and flood plain maps warn Clermont County residents
Conservationist Tim Ingram and the Clermont County Soil and Water Conservation District explain how land use changes over the past decade raise flash flood potential in subdivisions, especially Union and Miami townships. They call for watershed planning, erosion controls, and retention basins to manage runoff.
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Little Miami
Clermont County Planning Commission
Union
Miami
Tim Tain
Clermont County Soil and Water Conservation District
Ingram
Blacktop
Clermont
Avonburg
Uncle Sam lends a hand for riverfront home loans
Lynn F. Hamlin reports on flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program aiding river view property purchases along the Ohio and nearby waterways. Regulations require flood level–above construction, flood proofing, and proper water routing. Clermont County planners and surveyors aid compliance while premiums vary by zone, size, and elevation.
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Lynn F. Hamlin
Uncle Sam
Ohio River
Little Miami River
East Fork River
Stonelick
O'Bannon Creeks
County Planning Commission
Clermont County
Judy Miller
Miller Insurance
Batavia
Flood Ready Plan for Preparedness and Supplies
A concise guide outlining steps to create an advance plan for flood response. It covers securing cooking equipment, lighting, warnings, and drinking water in various containers, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility for rapid use. Includes organizing containers and labeling for quick deployment.
Rising water keeps family moving
Catherine Rowan recalls the Ohio River floods that damaged her New Richmond home at 709 Willow St. in 1971 and again threatening in 1978. She describes evacuations to New Richmond Elementary School, $10,000 in repair costs with only $400 flood coverage, and lessons learned about prep and moving valuables to the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiloh
Miller
Michelle Infanger
New Richmond
Catherine Rowan
Rowan
Ohio
Willow St
New Richmond Elementary School
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Michael Connor
Estill
Toincinnati
Greaterincinnati Convention Visitors Bureau
Cincinnati
E Inter
Fifth St
Sistas
Jake Owe Chevichaip
Jake Sweeney
Tom Sweeney
Jake Ee
Kenwood
Holiday
Eastgate
Florence Mall
Florence
Killian
Hoberg Distributing CO
Batavia, OW
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