Ohio Cicada Map 2025: When Will Cicadas Go Away?
Cicada Season is in Full Swing Across Greater Cincinnati
If you’ve stepped outside recently in Greater Cincinnati, you’ve likely heard the unmistakable buzzing chorus of cicadas. After years of waiting underground, these red-eyed insects have emerged in full force, swarming trees, sidewalks, and backyards across the region. It’s cicada season — and it’s an unforgettable natural phenomenon.
This year’s brood, part of a cycle that repeats every 13 or 17 years, is making its dramatic return to the surface. After mating, the adult cicadas lay their eggs in tree branches. Once hatched, the tiny nymphs will drop to the ground and burrow 6 to 18 inches beneath the soil, beginning their long wait until it’s their turn to emerge.
The current cicada wave is expected to taper off by mid-June. But the story doesn’t end there — the eggs they’re laying now will hatch in early August. These newborn nymphs will disappear underground almost immediately, starting the cycle anew.
Why the sudden surge this year? Experts believe the cooler, rainy weather in May provided the perfect conditions for mass emergence. While they may be noisy and a little overwhelming, cicadas are harmless to humans and pets — and they play an important role in the ecosystem.
Looking ahead, Greater Cincinnati can expect to see the next cicada broods in 2027, 2033, 2036, and 2038. So enjoy this rare natural event while it lasts — it’ll be a while before we see (or hear) something like it again.
