Cincinnati Floods and Sewer Overload | Cincinnati News

Cincinnati’s sewers are still reeling from a historic flash flood that overwhelmed the system—over 1,800 backup reports later, nearly 1,000 homes qualify for cleanup. While the pipes aren’t broken, they weren’t built for this kind of rain. MSD is launching 10 urgent infrastructure projects to handle future storms, even if they can’t stop the worst of nature. They’re also partnering with UC to study whether urban sprawl is making storms fiercer. Meanwhile, Hamilton County is tallying damage for potential FEMA aid—homeowners who reported backups but haven’t heard back should contact MSD directly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9586a4e6742db95f