Butler County north of Cincinnati along the Great Miami River is one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio. The Great Miami River has flooded Butler County communities repeatedly including major events in 2018. Miami University in Oxford and Cincinnati Christian University create institutional emergency planning requirements. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor as part of the Cincinnati-Dayton industrial and residential corridor.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Great Miami River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (513) 887-3000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-75 I-275 US-27 OH-4 |
// County Profile
| County | Butler County OH |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| Population | 390 |
| Area | 470 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Ohio Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.