Ohio River Sees Highest Levels in 20 Years
Over the weekend, more than a half-foot of rain soaked some locations from northeastern Texas into Arkansas, southern Missouri and the Ohio River Valley, which straddles the border between Kentucky and Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The heavy rain has lead to the wettest February on record for several areas: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 7.04 inches, Evansville, Indiana with 9.03 inches, Louisville, Kentucky with 10.47 inches and South Bend, Indiana with 8.07 inches. Keep reading to learn more about the increased flooding that is expected in the Ohio River Valley this week, and what can be done in those areas for flood mitigation.
As of this morning (Monday), over 200 river gauges reported levels above flood stage, primarily from the Great Lakes to eastern Texas. In addition, 7 locations in northern Indiana and southern Michigan set record river levels last week. The Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky rose to its 10th highest level on record Sunday, and its highest level in 20 years. Floodwaters on the Ohio River in Cincinnati rose above 60 feet Sunday morning for the first time since 1997. Numerous roads have been closed in that area. In Paducah, Kentucky, the Ohio River has risen above 48 feet, which is the level at which some property damage is likely on both the Illinois and Kentucky side of the river.
Unfortunately, the flooding is not over. A new storm will begin to gather over the central states midweek. It is expected to spread moderate to heavy rain from northeastern Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. The timeframe of greatest concern is Tuesday night through Thursday. Due to the already saturated soil conditions and swollen rivers, creeks and streams across the region, additional flooding is likely. Areas of greatest concern include central and southern Arkansas into Tennessee, southern Kentucky, northern Mississippi, northern Alabama and northwest Georgia. The region is likely to see up to 5 inches of additional rain, and locally higher amounts could be possible. The National Weather Service will likely send out flood watches in the next day or so, so stay tuned at weather.com for updates.
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Flooding of the Ohio River Valley
As of this morning (Monday), over 200 river gauges reported levels above flood stage, primarily from the Great Lakes to eastern Texas. In addition, 7 locations in northern Indiana and southern Michigan set record river levels last week. The Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky rose to its 10th highest level on record Sunday, and its highest level in 20 years. Floodwaters on the Ohio River in Cincinnati rose above 60 feet Sunday morning for the first time since 1997. Numerous roads have been closed in that area. In Paducah, Kentucky, the Ohio River has risen above 48 feet, which is the level at which some property damage is likely on both the Illinois and Kentucky side of the river.
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More Rain in the Forecast
Unfortunately, the flooding is not over. A new storm will begin to gather over the central states midweek. It is expected to spread moderate to heavy rain from northeastern Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. The timeframe of greatest concern is Tuesday night through Thursday. Due to the already saturated soil conditions and swollen rivers, creeks and streams across the region, additional flooding is likely. Areas of greatest concern include central and southern Arkansas into Tennessee, southern Kentucky, northern Mississippi, northern Alabama and northwest Georgia. The region is likely to see up to 5 inches of additional rain, and locally higher amounts could be possible. The National Weather Service will likely send out flood watches in the next day or so, so stay tuned at weather.com for updates.
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