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Flash Flood — Hamilton, OH

Jun 14, 2003

A cluster of strong thunderstorms developed in southwest Ohio during the evening. The storms remained nearly stationary between Cincinnati and Hamilton for a few hours, producing as much as four to five inches of rain. The excessive amounts of rain caused numerous flooding problems, including a number of roads in southern Butler County that were washed out. A mudslide forced the closure of Interstate 75 near the intersection with Interstate 74.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5361684). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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