Good morning, Hamilton County. Mother Nature is making her presence known across our region with alarming intensity. Weather alerts now blanket Cincinnati and surrounding areas through April 2025, while Covington residents near the Licking River face immediate evacuation orders as water levels continue to rise. The National Weather Service reports the Licking River measuring over 57 feet near Visalia, with Falmouth expected to reach major flood stage by Sunday night—a sobering reminder of nature's unpredictable power.
Amid these weather concerns, a different kind of storm has been brewing around UC's proposed Chick-fil-A. Despite traffic worries on the already-busy McMillan Street corridor, which sees 14,000 vehicles daily, the Planning Commission approved the controversial zoning change. The 4,850-square-foot restaurant promises 80-100 jobs and those famous chicken sandwiches—if it receives final approval from city council in the coming weeks.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🌪️ Weather alerts dominate Cincinnati region forecast. The WFO Cincinnati office has issued warnings, watches, and advisories for Ohio and surrounding areas extending through April 8, 2025. AccuWeather published the notice on April 6, though specific details about the nature of the weather threats weren't included in the announcement. Residents should stay informed about changing conditions as the advisories develop. Similar alerts have also been issued for the Northern Indiana region.
🌊 Covington residents near Licking River urged to evacuate immediately. City officials have encouraged those living near Virginia Avenue and 45th Street to seek shelter at Latonia Elementary School due to potential flooding. The evacuation warning comes after National Weather Service models showed possible flooding where Banklick Creek meets the Licking River. As of Sunday morning, the Licking River near Visalia measured at over 57 feet, while at Falmouth, Kentucky, the river is expected to reach major flood stage by Sunday night. Numerous streets in Falmouth are anticipated to be underwater as water levels continue to rise.
🍗 Cincinnati's new Chick-fil-A clears major hurdle despite controversy. The Planning Commission approved a zoning change for the restaurant near the University of Cincinnati, overruling recommendations from city planners who argued it doesn't align with urban design goals. Traffic concerns dominated the discussion, with the busy McMillan Street location already seeing 14,000 vehicles daily. The 4,850-square-foot restaurant will feature two drive-thru lanes, 70+ parking spaces, and create 80-100 jobs under a 30-year lease. The proposal now heads to city council for final approval.
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