Ohio River Nears Flood Stage

The Ohio River continues to rise, currently sitting around 52 ft. “Flood Stage” begins when water levels reach 55 feet.

Due to the rising water levels, some of the city’s lowest-elevation roads need to be closed. As of this morning, Water Street has been closed from East 6th Street to the Sherman Minton Bridge. This road will likely be closed through next week. Flood Control and Stormwater crews are also monitoring Old Ford Road and Armstrong Bend for possible closures later today. As water levels continue to rise, other road closures are possible. Current projections show that the Ohio River could rise to over 60 feet by the weekend.

Crews are also continuously clearing clogged catch basins, and monitoring areas throughout the city for signs of high water. Catch basins can become clogged with litter or leaves and cause localized flooding. Please help keep our catch basins clean and our stormwater system operating properly by not littering.

To report clogged catch basins, high water, or other stormwater-related issues, please contact the Stormwater Office at 812-945-1989.

REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.