Kentucky towns hit by flooding
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Two people have died due to dangerous flooding conditions in Kentucky.
From WLWT Channel 5
Parts of the South and Midwest, still reeling from violent storms, tornadoes and flooding that have killed more than a dozen people, face new flooding and tornado warnings that forecasters said could ...
From Time
At least 21 people have died in last week's storms that wreaked havoc over the Midwest and Mid-South and later turned east.
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The Ohio River at Cincinnati remains under a flood warning Monday and the river is expected to reach a crest of more than 60 feet.
The Red Cross is maintaining shelter for anyone whose home was impacted by the floodwaters throughout the Tri-State.
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Life-Threatening flooding is expected in parts of the Tri-State as the Ohio River is now forecasted to crest at level of 60 feet Monday bringing moderate flooding to the area. Here are the biggest concerns as of this morning:
Heavy rain and rounds of storms have brought flooding that the area hasn't seen in years. Photos from all across the Cincinnati, northern Kentucky region show the extent of flooding conditions.
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State rivers shows moderate flooding, with the Ohio River reaching a level that has only been seen once in the last 28 years. See where the flooding will reach.
According to the National Weather Service, it is predicted that the Ohio River will crest at 60.5 feet early Monday morning.
Scatter showers are expected to persist throughout Sunday, although flooding and high water will linger even after the rain stops, forecasters say.
One way Cincinnati is preparing is by bringing down the Mill Creek Barrier Dam wall. On Friday, the facility began activating flood preparations, which include bringing down bulkheads into the water to block the Ohio River from flooding into the valley.