Flood Warning issued February 18 at 11:11AM EST until February 20 at 3:30AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers…

Ohio River at Maysville.

Ohio River at Cincinnati.

Ohio River at Portsmouth.

Ohio River at Meldahl Dam.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Ohio River at Portsmouth.

* WHEN…Until early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 53.0 feet, Backwater flooding on tributaries occurs,
with low lying impacts and flooding of some county roads.
Riverfront homes near Shannoah Lane near Ziegler Lane become
surrounded by water with some homes flooded by several feet of
water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 53.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Wednesday evening.
– Flood stage is 50.0 feet.

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