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The Ohio River
crested Wednesday and as of noon today the river is 27.1 feet on
the Upper Gauge and 58 on the Lower Gauge. At noon on Saturday, it
is projected to be at 26.3 feet on the Upper Gauge and 57.1 on the
Lower Gauge; and on Sunday at noon the Upper Gauge is projected to
be at 25.4 and the Lower Gauge is projected to be at 56.0.
As of today, 12 pumping
stations are in service, with Bingham Way being taken out of
service. Tonight MSD will have 10 stations in service with 27th
Street and Paddy’s Run being taken out later today. MSD expects to
have nine stations in service on Saturday by taking 5th Street
pumping station off line tomorrow.
It is expected water
will begin receding from parts of River Road east of downtown
Monday evening and overnight. River Road between 3rd Street and
8th Street will probably remain covered with water until at least
Wednesday. Motorists are urged to use caution and avoid driving
over water-covered roads.
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