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IMAGES | Ohio River reaches highest level since 1997 in downtown Louisville

  • Apr 8, 2025
  • Apr 8, 2025 Updated Apr 15, 2025
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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Alex O'Nan)

Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Alex O'Nan)

Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Alex O'Nan)

Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Alex O'Nan)

Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Downtown Louisville Flooding — 4/8/25

Flooding of the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. April 8, 2025. (WDRB Photo)

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Louisville launches $5 million citywide flood cleanup plan ahead of Kentucky Derby

Louisville launches $5 million citywide flood cleanup plan ahead of Kentucky Derby

Mayor Craig Greenberg announced an action plan on Friday to remove debris and restore flood-damaged areas. 

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Business owners on Louisville waterfront finally able to assess flood damage

Business owners on Louisville waterfront finally able to assess flood damage

Restaurants and gas stations along River Road near Zorn Avenue were hard hit by flooding. 

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Louisville 'ahead of schedule' for flood cleanup with Derby events around the corner

Louisville 'ahead of schedule' for flood cleanup with Derby events around the corner

Mayor Craig Greenberg explained how the work is being prioritized as the click ticks down to the Kentucky Derby. 

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