Ohio River, MSD and Louisville

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.
MSD looks at phasing out flood pumps after Ohio River crests
The Ohio River is finally receding, and MSD is now looking ahead to phasing out its flood pumps. Out of 16 flood pump stations, 12 stations went into service, and nine actively pumped during this flood event.
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.
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 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
See how high the Ohio River is right now, when waters will recede
Officials expect the Ohio River's waters to begin receding Friday afternoon and returning to its normal height, around 12 ...
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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Volunteers needed to clean up Louisville's Waterfront Park after 'substantial flood'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Ohio River is going down but the mess it left behind is why the Waterfront Park needs help to ...
'Whole new level of catastrophe': People living near Ohio River brace for rising flood waters
Sonya Brown can see the rushing water, rising levels and floating debris from her backyard on Transylvania Beach.
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Storm debris surges through Ohio River
Storm debris surged through the Ohio River, raising concerns for local authorities. Footage shows tree limbs and debris ...
Kentucky flooding updates: Rescue, recovery efforts continue Monday
Several residents had to be rescued from their homes over the weekend as floodwaters inundated communities around the ...
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PARC, Yum! Center prepared for downtown parking after week of flooding
It will take time for all the water to pull back from key streets and garages, but PARC leaders and the KFC Yum! Center said there will be space to safely drive and park.
No injuries reported after car went into Ohio River in Northern Kentucky
Nobody was hurt after a car went into the Ohio River Friday night along the riverfront in Dayton, Kentucky. It happened ...