NWS: Tornado likely touched down in Anderson Twp. and Amelia (2024)

2:00 p.m. UPDATE:The National Weather Service said Wednesday that some of the storm damage in Amelia was likely caused by a tornado, but no EF strength determination hasbeen made at this time.

1:40 p.m. UPDATE: The National Weather Service said Wednesday that some of the storm damage in Anderson Township was likely caused by a tornado, but no EF strength determination hasbeen made at this time. The path of the damage is approximatelytwo-tenths of a mile long and 160 yards wide. The location of the damage is southwest of Sutton and Salem roads with much of damage on Phillips and Nimitz lanes.

11 a.m. UPDATE: Tornado watches and warnings have been dropped for the region after two waves of severe storms blew through early Wednesday, tearing up trees and roofs, causing power outages, flooding roads and possibly spawning tornadoes.

Possible tornadoes were reported about 2 a.m. and again about 7:45 a.m. These have not yet been confirmed by the National Weather Service.

Some schools in Boone, Clermont and other areas were closed Wednesday due to storm damage, high water and power outages.

"Severe devastation" with several roofs ripped off homes wasreported on Birchdale Court in Anderson Township just before 8 a.m., according to Hamilton County dispatchers.On Glengariff Drive, a trampoline was tossed into a tree and remains stuck in the limbs.

A flood advisory continues through noon for HamiltonCounty, southeastern Butler County and southwestern Warren County. A flood warning was also issued for the Little Miami River at Milford and at Kings Mill.

Butler, Warren and Hamilton counties are under a high wind advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday.West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph are expected to start Wednesday afternoon and continue into the night.

Duke Energy is reporting more than 40,000 are without power in the region. The outages are widespread.

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Road closures:

Kellogg Avenue is closed at California Nature Preserve due to a large tree in the roadway, according to Cincinnati Police.

Columbia Parkway is shut down between Torrence Parkwayand Delta Avenue due to high water, Cincinnati police said.

South Milford Road at Roundbottom is closed in Milford due to high water.

In Clermont County:Ohio 125 at Oak/Chapel to Ohio 132, Amelia; Jenny Lind at Ohio 125 to Lyons Road, Amelia; Locust Corner at Wagner to White Oak, Pierce Township; Locust Lake at Jenny Lind to Lewis, Pierce Township; and Sugar Camp Road, Ohio 131 to US 50, Miami Township.In addition, the Village of Chilo has reported damage to three mobile homes.

Interstate northbound was closed near Harrison Avenue just before 10 a.m. It reopened before 10:15 a.m.

Interstate 75 southbound, which was closed at Mitchell Avenue just before 8:30 a.m. after a FedEx truck crashed into a wall, reopened after 9 a.m.

In Anderson Township, Sutton Road is closed for downed trees and wires between Four Mile and Patricia Lane.

In Deerfield Township, high water closed Old Kings Mills Road at Fosters Bridge, and Davis Road between Old 3C & Park Terrace.

Gobel Avenue in Westwood remains closed for high water.

There is high water on Reed HartmanRoad and the ramp from Reed Hartman to I-275 eastbound.

School closures:

Boone County Schools are closed Wednesday. Amelia Elementary School is closed Wednesday due to storm damage. Other West Clermont schools are open. Felicity Elementary in Clermont County is closed due to a power outage.

Some libraries were also closed in Clermont County.

A tornado warning was issued for Northern Kentucky counties but was dropped before 7:30 a.m.

Residents in southeastern Indiana report severe storms with large hail rumbled through about 6:15 a.m.

“I thought it was coming through the roof of our house, it was so heavy, so fast, so quick, so strong," said Doug Vetter of Sunman.

"It’ s just 20 minutes of straight slamming on our house and our cars. Wow, that was something, scary!”

Tornadoes possibly touched down in Clermont and Highlandcounties earlier this morning, the National Weather Service in Wilmington reports.

No injuries were immediately reported.

Radar data indicates at least one tornado may have hit an area south of Leesburg about 2:40 a.m. and near Bataviajust before 4 a.m.

A tree fell on the roof of a residence and a roof is missing on another structure on Locust Lake Road in Batavia, according to the weather service.

In Amelia, the 6800 block of Ohio 125 is shut down after trees and debris blew into the road, blocking it, about 3:50 a.m., Union Township dispatchers said.

In theLeesburg, avacant house was reported destroyed in the 11000 block of Cope Road, according to Highland County dispatchers. There also are reports of trees and barns down onU.S. 62 andState Route 771.

A Tornado Warning also was issued for southeastern Mason and Lewis counties in Kentucky. It's not clear yet if there is damage of a possible tornado.

Heavy rain fell across the Tri-State earlier, leaving about 2 inches across most areas.

Another 1-2 inches is expected through mid-morning as a second round of storms hits about 7 a.m.

More tornadoes and more damaging winds could develop.

High, standing water also will be a factor impacting your morning commute.

Earlier, northbound Interstate 75 flooded and closed for about an hourbetween westbound I-74 and Mitchell Avenue, Cincinnati police said.

Crews responded to reportsof vehicles forced to pull off the highway due to high water just before 2:30 a.m. One vehicle was reported trapped in a middle lane.

High water also flooded dozens of basem*nts across Hamilton County and in Cincinnati, dispatchers said.

Residents in Fairfax called 911 about 2:45 a.m. to report they were forced to evacuate homes on Simpson Avenue.

One report included a woman trapped on her porch due to high water.

Rain submerged and trapped vehicles on Goebel Avenue in Westwood, said resident Michelle Bruce.

Her basem*nt also flooded, an unfortunate common occurrence during heavy rains she said she has learned to live with.

She blames the sewer system for the persistent problem.

"I have (Metropolitan Sewer District's) number in my phonelike a family member because I have to call them all the time," she said.

Green Township also wash*t hard, according to dispatchers.

Crews responded to flooding reports in homes on Antoninus Drive, Muddy Creek and Three Rivers Parkway at Shady Lane.

The risk for heavy rain and storms will remain until late morning before it tapers this afternoon.

Temperatures will fall from the mid-60s late morning into the 50s by late afternoon.

Winds will remain gusty overnight Wednesday into Thursday as temperatures plunge to 34 degrees.

We could see snow flurries by Friday morning. The high will only be 41.

This weekend looks dry with highs in the upper 40s Saturday.

Sunday should bring temperatures near 60 degrees.

Earlier report: A flash flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana. The watch will remain in effect until Wednesday afternoon.

Sutton Road was closed Tuesday evening between Kellogg and Salem roads due to high water, police said.

The rain, wind and thunderstorms are expected to get worse Tuesday evening and Wednesday,the weather service reported.

Forecasters predict that wet weather will continue until late Wednesday. Thursday may be the first chance for sunshine.

Competing warm and cool fronts are pushing back and forth through the Tristate this week. The weather service issued a hazardous weather advisory Tuesday morning.

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue Wednesday with achance ofsevere weather Tuesday night. The primary threat will be damaging winds, meteorologistssaid, with severe hail and isolated tornadoes a secondary threat. Heavy rain may also result in flooding.

The severe weather is expected to continue Wednesday with more rain and high winds. Gusts could reach 30 to 40 mphWednesday afternoon.

Other than a chance of showers Thursday night, the region should be clear of thunderstorms through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly for a rain-free weekend.

Extended forecast

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Sunday Night:A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.