Flooded Ohio River forces evacuations, road closures

As Ohio River crests in Louisville, see how it compares to past record floods
Louisville's flood protection infrastructure keeps the Ohio River at bay, and has already pumped billions of gallons of stormwater out of the city.
Flooded Ohio River forces evacuations, road closures in Louisville
The rising waters of the Ohio River have led to significant disruptions, forcing some residents to evacuate their homes and causing the closure of several streets near the river.
MSD closes 2 flood walls in Louisville as Ohio River rises
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Metropolitan Sewer District closed two flood walls in Louisville Tuesday as the Ohio River continues to rise. The flood walls on 10th and 27th streets were closed to create a flood barrier. MSD said the last time the 10th Street flood wall was closed was in 2017.
MSD installs floodwall closures as Ohio River continues to rise
According to MSD, the most recent projections show that the Ohio River will crest on February 21 at 29 feet on the upper gauge and 60.5 feet on the lower gauge. Normal pool on the upper gauge is 12 feet, and low stage on the lower gauge is 9 feet.
Friday Ohio River levels, and a look at Louisville's forecast
Ohio River levels, and a look at Louisville's forecast
MSD utilizing pumping stations to combat Ohio River flooding around Louisville
The pumping station sends flood water outside of the levy and flood wall system. MSD currently has seven flood pumping stations in active service. MSD monitors the water levels of the Ohio River throughout the year, but the river typically floods between January and May.
Gov. Andy Beshear: Kentucky death toll from recent severe weather now at 20
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced late Friday the death toll from the recent flooding and severe cold has again increased.
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