Water levels are monitored of these five area rivers and creeks: the Ohio River, Great Miami River, Little Miami River, Mill Creek and Licking River.

The Ohio River is projected to hit around 48 feet, which is within a few feet of the record set in 1937 at 53 feet. A sign is posted on the Evansville riverfront stating how significant past flooding events were,

What does it mean when a river crests? A "crest" is the highest level or elevation of a river during a specified storm event, per the NWS. In other words, it is the highest level