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Ohio River flooding: Levels expected to crest in Cincinnati Wednesday night
The Ohio River is expected to continue rising until Wednesday night when it is predicted to crest at 55.4 feet in Cincinnati, just below the moderate flood stage.
What is the Ohio River flood stage?
The river crossed into the minor flood stage at 52 feet Monday evening. Tuesday morning, the river was at 53.4 feet. On the Ohio River in Cincinnati, major flooding is considered to begin at 65 feet.
The Great Miami River in Hamilton and Miamitown crested Sunday and have dropped below any flood levels by Tuesday morning. The Little Miami River in South Lebanon and Milford also crested Sunday.
Flood warning issued for parts of Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Maysville, Cincinnati, Portsmouth and the Meldahl Dam Tuesday morning. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until Friday afternoon.
Forecasters said low-lying roads in Anderson Township and East End could flood along with sections of Kellogg Avenue. Flooding could also happen along Ohio 52 in Hamilton and Clermont counties.
In Kentucky, officials said low-lying roads in Bromley and Ludlow could flood, as well as stretches of Kentucky 8 in Kentucky.
Flooded roads a safety threat for Cincinnati, NKY drivers, weather forecasters warn
Forecasters issued a reminder to avoid driving on flooded roads.
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles,” the warning said.