Multiple People Rescued, at Least 18 Displaced After "Historic" Whitewater River Flood in Harrison
300 N State St
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Summary
- Severe flooding along the Whitewater River triggered evacuation orders for multiple neighborhoods in Harrison, Ohio. At least 18 people have been officially displaced.
Timeline
Hamilton County EMA announced that the evacuation order around the Whitewater River was lifted at 9:30 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Some roads may remain closed, and residents are urged to use caution around floodwaters.
Displaced residents can seek shelter at the Harrison Community Center, where snacks, beverages and air conditioning are available.
The operation began around 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and the river is expected to crest within the next two to four hours.
Swift-water rescue, urban search-and-rescue and aerial drone teams remain on scene.
Multiple people were rescued and evacuated from floodwaters as agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Dearborn counties responded.
Multiple fire crews and swift water teams have been working for hours following reports that a car entered swift-moving water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 300 N State St.
Hamilton County EMA announced that the evacuation order around the Whitewater River was lifted at 9:30 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Some roads may remain closed, and residents are urged to use caution around floodwaters.
Displaced residents can seek shelter at the Harrison Community Center, where snacks, beverages and air conditioning are available.
The operation began around 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and the river is expected to crest within the next two to four hours.
Swift-water rescue, urban search-and-rescue and aerial drone teams remain on scene.
Multiple people were rescued and evacuated from floodwaters as agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Dearborn counties responded.
Multiple fire crews and swift water teams have been working for hours following reports that a car entered swift-moving water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 300 N State St.
Hamilton County EMA announced that the evacuation order around the Whitewater River was lifted at 9:30 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Some roads may remain closed, and residents are urged to use caution around floodwaters.
Displaced residents can seek shelter at the Harrison Community Center, where snacks, beverages and air conditioning are available.
The operation began around 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and the river is expected to crest within the next two to four hours.
Swift-water rescue, urban search-and-rescue and aerial drone teams remain on scene.
Multiple people were rescued and evacuated from floodwaters as agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Dearborn counties responded.
Multiple fire crews and swift water teams have been working for hours following reports that a car entered swift-moving water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 300 N State St.
Hamilton County EMA announced that the evacuation order around the Whitewater River was lifted at 9:30 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Some roads may remain closed, and residents are urged to use caution around floodwaters.
Displaced residents can seek shelter at the Harrison Community Center, where snacks, beverages and air conditioning are available.
The operation began around 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and the river is expected to crest within the next two to four hours.
Swift-water rescue, urban search-and-rescue and aerial drone teams remain on scene.
Multiple people were rescued and evacuated from floodwaters as agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Dearborn counties responded.
Multiple fire crews and swift water teams have been working for hours following reports that a car entered swift-moving water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 300 N State St.
Hamilton County EMA announced that the evacuation order around the Whitewater River was lifted at 9:30 p.m., allowing residents to return home. Some roads may remain closed, and residents are urged to use caution around floodwaters.
Displaced residents can seek shelter at the Harrison Community Center, where snacks, beverages and air conditioning are available.
The operation began around 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and the river is expected to crest within the next two to four hours.
Swift-water rescue, urban search-and-rescue and aerial drone teams remain on scene.
Multiple people were rescued and evacuated from floodwaters as agencies from Clermont, Hamilton, Butler and Dearborn counties responded.
Multiple fire crews and swift water teams have been working for hours following reports that a car entered swift-moving water.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 300 N State St.
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First the narrator says state road then he says state ave then state street…that’s confusing
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First the narrator says state road then he says state ave then state street…that’s confusing
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First the narrator says state road then he says state ave then state street…that’s confusing
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First the narrator says state road then he says state ave then state street…that’s confusing