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The
Ohio River is rising and is projected to reach a crest of 24 feet
on the Upper Gauge, on Wednesday, January 7. This is one foot
above flood stage. The river is currently at 20 feet, about 8 feet
above normal pool.
At 24 feet,
the river will top sections of River Road near Cox Park and the
Fourth Street Wharf.
MSD has
placed flood pumping stations in service at:
- Buchanon
Street
- Fourth
Street
- Western
- Upper Mill
Creek
- Lower Mill
Creek
Additional
flood pumping stations may be placed in service depending on
adjusted river crests.
No street
closures have been ordered at this time. MSD will make a decision
on Tuesday regarding the necessity to place closures at:
- Tenth and
Main Streets
- 27th
Street at McAlpine Locks
MSD will
continue to monitor weather forecasts and river elevations.
Additional information will be forthcoming as conditions change.
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