Cincinnati: Tornado sirens ring out amid fresh flash flood warnings; CVG Airport shut- videos

Tornado-warned storms hit Cincinnati, triggering sirens and flash flood warnings. Heavy rain caused poor visibility, while CVG airport issued shelter-in-place.

Updated on: Aug 12, 2026, 02:02:54 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Tornado sirens rang out in Cincinnati and other parts of Hamilton County on Monday as a tornado-warned storm moved through the area. Simultaneously, the NWS also issued a flash flood warning for Cincinnati.

Parts of Boone County, Kentucky, bordering Cincinnati were also placed under a warning. The CVG airport, located in Boone County, Kentucky, was placed under a shelter-in-place as a dangerous, tornado-warned storm moved through the area.

Local NBC affiliate WLWT shared photos of stranded passengers at the airport amid the storms. Though in Kentucky, the airport serves as the primary airport for Cincinnati.

Moreover, the storm is being accompanied by heavy rainfall. Drivers from Cincinnati reported extremely low visibility across the city on Tuesday afternoon amid the rain.

Also read: Indiana tornado: Doppler radar shows extreme wind in Lake Michigan; Laporte, Portage, Merrillville warned; videos

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, including Cheviot, North College Hill, Norwood, Golf Manor and surrounding communities, with the warning valid until 3:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday.

The tornado was radar-indicated, with no hail expected. Multiple other areas in Ohio and Kentucky were also under warning.

Videos Emerge From Cincinnati

Videos showed the severe weather in the city on Tuesday afternoon. Below is a video shared by Mike Dardis of WLWT on X showing sirens ringing out in the city as the storm moved in.

Here's another video shared by resident Kerry J. Zieger showing the thunderstorm, lightening and rain the suburbs of Cincinnati witnessed through Tuesday afternoon. The video was recorded outdoor and captures the weather in the city accurately.

But even as the weather conditions worsened this afternoon, the city has been experiencing severe rainfall throughout the day as the storm earlier moved through parts of Illinois and Indiana. A driver from Cincinnati shared visuals earlier on Tuesday that showing low visibility amid the torrential rains.

More About The Flash Flood Alert

The NWS in Wilmington, Ohio, issued a flash flood warning for parts of the Cincinnati metro area and northern Kentucky, including Cincinnati, Cheviot, Norwood, Reading, Sharonville, Terrace Park and surrounding communities. The warning is valid until 6:45 p.m. EDT.

Also read: Chicago tornado: Warning issued for Will, DuPage, Cook and Lake counties; ground stop in effect at O’Hare Int'l Airport

A video shared by Peggy Leftwich, a local, showed water gushing through the Campbells Creek area in Campbell County, Kentucky.

The Cincinnati Open tennis tournament currently ongoing in the city has been affected as a result of the weather conditions.

This story is being updated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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