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Gorge Dam removal project will get heavily sedimental with new phase starting in June
On June 2, a U.S. EPA contractor will begin preparing to remove sediment from behind the Gorge Dam. After falling behind schedule, the removal of the Gorge Dam will soon be progressing, with the next ...
Ocean County fire: Wildfire in Lacey, Waretown grows to 8,500 acres; 3,000 evacuated
WARETOWN ― One of the worst wildfires in southern Ocean County history has more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres, ...
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Ohio River at Louisville at highest point since 1997. See how it compares to past floods
Following intense rainfall, the Ohio River spilled into downtown Louisville, reaching the highest river level since 1997. The ...
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Ohio River at Louisville at highest point since 1997. See how it compares to past floods
Following intense rainfall, the Ohio River spilled into downtown Louisville, reaching the highest river level since 1997. The crest, falling just under 37 feet, is the eighth-highest on record for ...
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Ohio River crests, giving riverside residents hope
(WAVE) - Anticipation has been building for the Ohio River to crest ... take a while the debris that’s floated down the river just be patient with the highway departments and local officials. Give us ...
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Benwood sewer project nears completion, promises cleaner Ohio River
"One, we'll be in compliance with the federal government's rulings, and two, it'll make the Ohio River clean for recreational purposes," Longwell said. "I think it's a good thing, we're really ...
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Public meeting scheduled for US 33 bridge expansion over Ohio River
The bridge carries U.S. 33 across the Ohio River from Ravenswood, W.Va., to Meigs County, Ohio. “ODOT believes providing a four-lane US 33 crossing of the Ohio River between Ohio and West ...
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West Point waits for Ohio River to crest as the city floods from all directions
(WAVE) - Hardin County emergency officials have moved operations to West Point as the Ohio River has yet to crest ... “This is a statewide event. Unfortunately for us, we have such a large county that ...
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'Have to stay open': River Road business dealing with impacts of flooding
AND THE FLOODING ALONG THE OHIO RIVER IS COVERING ROADS, FILLING BUSINESSES AND DESTROYING HOMES. ADDIE MEINERS HAS BEEN SPEAKING WITH PEOPLE THAT LIVE AND WORK IN THE FLOOD ZONE. SHE JOINS US NOW ...
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How high did the Ohio River get and how does it compare to historic records?
The Ohio River peaked overnight ... This will be a top 3 Historic crest for the river.On Sunday, the National Weather Service posted a map showing the amount of heavy rainfall across the region ...
Kentucky flooding: These maps, charts tell the tale of historic rainfall, broken records
Days of near-constant rain resulted in record precipitation totals for some Kentucky counties. Rainfall totals were mostly in line with the National Weather Service's forecasts, with more than a foot ...