# Did Floodgate Fail in Cincinnati Flood? | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-07-21T00:33:37+00:00
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Cincinnati’s floodgate at Duck Creek is under scrutiny after it allegedly failed to activate during devastating flash floods that submerged Madison Road and destroyed businesses—especially for Mark Fisk, whose classic cars and inventory took a major hit. Though the gate had worked before, witnesses say it didn’t close this time despite warning lights flashing. This isn’t the first time the gate’s reliability has been questioned—back in 2014, similar flooding led officials to blame rainfall alone and speed up inspections. Now, city leaders are partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to analyze video and sensor data to determine if the system malfunctioned. Mayor Aftab Pureval vows to review all critical infrastructure after major storms to prevent future disasters, with results pending as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7fecd732c486869e

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