Kentucky's flood risk is on the rise, new report shows
"As the rain hits the ground it's not able to be absorbed quickly and efficiently and it runs off into our area creeks and streams.
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"As the rain hits the ground it's not able to be absorbed quickly and efficiently and it runs off into our area creeks and streams.
The Ohio River began cresting on Saturday. By 10 a.m., it was cresting at both the lower and upper gauges. As of 9 a.m., the Ohio River level at McAlpine Upper Gauge was at 28.5 feet. The flood stage at the upper gauge is 23 feet. The river should fall below flood stage by early Monday afternoon and continue to drop to 12.6 feet by Thursday morning. Here is what you can expect at that level:29 feet — Parts of Utica, Indiana, flood. Third Street ramp off of I-64 closes. 10th Street is closed at floodgate.28 feet — More sections of River Road floods. Beachland Beach area is cut off....
Reopened: All roads closed due to flooding in Louisville have reopened, Public Works confirms Officials warn drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown," as drivers should not attempt to go through floodwaters. Author: WHAS11 Digital Content Team Published: 9:12 PM EST March 1, 2021 Updated: 1:48 PM EST March 7, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rising Ohio River has a huge impact on roads across Louisville. Metro Public Works provided daily updates on road closures due to flooding. As of Wednesday morning, the city reports that ALL roads closed because of...
Area roads in Louisville and southern Indiana are expected to be affected when the Ohio River enters flood stage.