A flood warning for the Ohio River is in effect through at least Friday. Water levels are expected to continue to rise, with the river predicted to crest around 55.4 feet Wednesday evening into Thursday.
For perspective, the moderate flood stage is at 56 feet.
Roads around the Ohio River have begun to flood as the river swells.
Here is a list of roads closed due to high water in Ohio:
- Kellogg between Sutton and Bellterra Park Boulevard in Anderson Township
- Salem Road at Kellogg in Anderson Township (Sutton can not be utilized to access I-275 coming from Salem Road)
- Eight Mile Road between Kellogg and Hopper in Anderson Township
- Debolt Road from Newtown line north to dead end in Anderson Township
- Four Mile between Gwendolyn and Kellogg in Anderson Township
- Miles Road between Covered Bridge and Southshore Drive in Springfield Township
- Lawrenceburg between U.S. Route 50 and Miamiview in Whitewater
- Steamboat Drive in Clermont County (52 feet)
- Old US 52 (468-504) at Nine Mile Road Clermont County (52 feet)
- Old US 52 east of Pond Run Road Clermont County (54.6 feet)
- Locust Corner at Nine Mile Road Clermont County (54.5 feet)
- Fagin’s Run Road near SR 132 Clermont County (54.68 feet)
Here is a list of roads closed due to high water in Kentucky:
- Locust Pike between Feister Road and Whites Road in Ryland Heights
- Oneonta Road is blocked at Truesdell Road in Campbell County (use Painter Road or another alternative route)
- Blangey Road near Mary Ingles Highway in Campbell County
- Fender Road near Mary Ingles Highway in Campbell County
- Eight Mile Road near Mary Ingles Highway in Campbell County
- Uhl Road near Owl Creek Road in Campbell County
- Dodsworth Lane near Industrial Road in Campbell County
- Pond Creek Road and Visalia Road in Campbell County
- Riddles Run between Rabbit Hash Road and Hathaway Road in Boone County
- Kentucky State Route 1109 between Johnsville-Foster Road and Mary Ingles Highway in Bracken County
- Kentucky State Route 467 east of Worthville in Carroll County
- Goose Creek Road from Kentucky State Route 227 to State Route 36 in Carroll County
- Kentucky State Route 2997 from north of Woodrow Wilson Road in Carroll County
- Steeles Bottom Road beyond the Steele Creek bridge in Gallatin County
- Kentucky State Route 355 between U.S. Route 127 and State Route 227 in Owen County
Anyone driving on Kellogg Avenue can use Interstate 275 as an alternate route.
Drivers should watch for barricades blocking road access and not drive around the barricade. Also, avoid driving through standing water over roadways and find an alternate route.
The Hamilton County Engineer's office said it will monitor the water level and reopen the roadways as soon as possible.
For more information on road closures click here.
For a full breakdown on the Ohio River flood stages and its impacts, watch the video below:
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