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 ALERT: Potential Weekend Flooding
Heavy rains forecast for Louisville this weekend will increase the chance of flooding. Ahead of each storm, MSD crews inspect drainage ditches and catch basins in areas that tend to flood to clear them of any debris that might block water from flowing through them. We also respond to citizen reports of clogged ditches and catch basins. Flooding and drainage problems should be reported to MSD Customer Service at 502-540-6000.
Our Flood Protection team is working 24 hours a day to monitor river levels and the levee system. Flood pumping stations designed to pump excess inland water into the Ohio River are activated at the Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center and at Paddy’s Run. Eight of the 150 floodgates are closed to prevent river water from coming into the city.
Motorists are reminded that they should not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Doing so can leave a vehicle stranded in floodwaters and put its occupants at risk of drowning. Turn around and take alternate routes instead.
Also, people should avoid contact with the Ohio River and other waterways for 48 hours after a heavy rain. That is because the stormwater can temporarily overflow the drainage system and carry untreated wastewater into the waterways.
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