CINCINNATI — While flood waters are receding, parts of Cincinnati remain unreachable.

The National Weather Service said the Ohio River crested on Monday morning to more than double its height at 60 feet.

Cincinnati officials said the city is pivoting toward recovery efforts, including:

  • Assessing damage to public infrastructure and private properties
  • Reinstalling traffic signal controllers and reopening roads
  • Cleaning up flooded areas including Parks and Recreation facilities
  • Removing flood gates and deactivating the Barrier Dam

Once the waters recede, the Department of Public Services (DPS) plans to survey the damage and add additional safety measures as needed. DPS will assess damages to roads, bridges, utilities and facilities before making repairs to infrastructure. 

DPS is currently conducting two landslide clean-ups, one in Mt. Adams and another in Mt. Auburn.

Starting Friday, April 11, Buildings and Inspections will go door to door to inspect properties in affected neighborhoods to assess damage. The department has identified at least 700 addresses that have been affected in the Central Business District, East End, California and Riverside neighborhoods. 

Here's a look at the flooding around the area:

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