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Resident group urges city study after repeated basement flooding on East High Street
Summary
A representative of the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District urged the council to investigate recurring stormwater flooding that has inundated basements on East High Street; city staff said they will examine the drainage, coordinate with utilities and follow up with the resident.
A representative of the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District told the council on Aug. 18, 2025, that repeated stormwater flooding on East High Street has left a homeowner with two basement floods in recent months and poses safety concerns for children in the area.
The speaker said runoff from a nearby parking garage, the Partners in Health building and other impervious surfaces appears to overwhelm the local storm system. The speaker asked the city to have a qualified engineer assess watershed volumes, pipe capacity and possible retention options. "All I would ask of the city is ... we do have a citizen that's had her basement flooded twice," the speaker said, adding that residents are worried about safety when water rises multiple feet in yards.
City staff responded that they had convened internal staff (including water department personnel) to review the matter and would consider calling in an outside engineer as needed. Staff said they would investigate whether the issue is the city’s responsibility or arises from private development, and committed to follow up with the affected homeowner (Amber) and another resident (Jay Knowles). The transcript records staff agreeing to contact the homeowner and to perform a review of drainage maps and plans.
