Flooding persists in New Albany as waters continue to rise

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- The Ohio River's continued swelling has led to significant flooding in New Albany, where residents are still dealing with closed roads and rising waters.

The river is expected to crest Wednesday at more than 68 feet.

"It's amazing, high, and I'm sorry for the people that have flooding damage," said Britt Lindgren, a New Albany resident who came to get a closer look at the rising river Tuesday.

The flood wall in New Albany is protecting most of the downtown area for now, but, on the river side of the wall, buildings, roads and parks are submerged in the water. The New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater's stage is completely covered with floodwater from the river, and the stairs above have transformed into a gathering place for people coming to see the extent of the flooding.

"We come down here for bikes and we'll ride up to Jeff and all," said Bull Birch, who was walking along the banks of the Ohio River to see the water. "So, we do this quite a bit. It's different."

Local authorities in New Albany are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with state and federal agencies to manage the ongoing crisis. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and adhere to any evacuation orders or safety directives.

There is no mandatory evacuation in place in New Albany, but city officials have urged many people to leave their homes.

"It's very dangerous," said Tim Franklin, chief of New Albany Township Fire and Rescue. "We know that the water is going to go up and it's going to be very difficult, and we just wish that more people would plan ahead and heed the warnings to go ahead and evacuate."

New Albany Township Fire and Rescue, along with the city fire department, completed three water rescues for people along the Highway 111 corridor on the west side of town. The water has isolated many homes and is forcing some to call for help.

"We pulled two residents out of a house down towards Seven Mile lane, and last night, we had a medical emergency closer to two mile lane," Franklin said.

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