Louisville homeowners fear rising floodwaters with even more rain on the way

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At Broad Run Park in southern Jefferson County, Floyds Fork usually meanders through the area, providing a quiet respite for hikers, bikers, kayakers and more. But by Friday, what is sometimes just a creek had broken its banks, covering the grass above and threatening a nearby road.

With a least five more days until the Ohio River crests from a week of storms, some homeowners in the area worry the rising and fast-moving water could get into their homes. Carl Johnson, who lives right next to Broad Run Park, said he woke up Friday morning to rushing water rising closer to his door.

"I'm concerned just because I know it came up pretty quick since last night," Johnson said. "Just this morning, this little area right in here did not have water. ...

"We just need to get ready and go."

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By 4 p.m. Friday, Louisville has officially received nearly 5 inches of rain since the storms began Sunday. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the city remains under a flood warning and flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service with more rain in the forecast through the weekend. As of Saturday morning, the following roads were closed due to flooding:

Alta Vista Road from Lexington Road to Beargrass Road
National Turnpike from Mount Holly Road to Fairdale Road
Russell Lee Drive at Stratton Avenue
Grade Lane from Melton Avenue to Outer Loop
Frankfort Avenue from River Road to Story Avenue
Adams Street from East Witherspoon Street to Story Avenue
Six Mile Lane at Breckenridge Lane
Campbell Street from East Water Street to Adams Street
Lower River Road from West Orell Road to Watson Lane
West Orell Road from Lower River Road to Dixie Highway
Indian Hills Trail from River Bluff Road to River Road
Katherine Station Road from Dixie Highway to bridge
Adams Street from Campbell Street to Cabel Street
Campbell Street from Adams Street to Franklin Street

And the Metropolitan Sewer District asked residents not to use their dishwashers or washing machines due to the city's sanitary sewer system reaching its capacity.

"To prevent further complications, we are asking residents to refrain from using large amounts of water that flow into the sewer system—please delay using your washing machine or dishwasher," MSD said in a social media post Friday afternoon.

In his three years in the house, Johnson has seen the creek's water rise time and time again. But this is the worst. The flooding shut down Broad Run Parkway, off Bardstown Road, and caught lots of debris along the way.

"That's what gives me great pause — to know that this is not going to be just a normal event for me," Johnson said.

He said he's kept a close eye on the forecast and packed up everything he needs in case his family needs to get out quickly. This includes a suitcase with clothes and medication and three storage tubs filled with his most cherished belongings.

"This is truly what's important to me — besides my other two dogs," Johnson said. "... A lot of these photos can't be replaced, so I just want to make sure I am able to continue telling the story of my family."

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