logo
Dumpster Towed Through Louisville Floodwater
news image
Special Stories
26 Feb 2018 11:30 AM
The waterfront in Louisville, Kentucky, remained underwater on Monday, February 26, as the Ohio River was expected to crest in the afternoon. Despite that expectation, however, the river was forecast to remain at moderate flooding levels until Tuesday night, the National Weather Service said. https://twitter.com/NWSLouisville/status/968168755929993216 Heavy rain, including nearly three inches at Louisville airport on Saturday triggered the flooding. A crest of 36.1 feet would be the ninth-highest crest for the Ohio River in Louisville. This video shows a dumpster being towed in the floodwater in Louisville’s waterfront area. https://youtu.be/dOKrsWZ2w7g Heavy rain inundated a large area from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes over the past week.  Cities all along the Ohio River—Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Evansville—were plagued with widespread flooding, as were many other areas throughout the eastern United States. In fact, it was so rainy in Louisville, Kentucky that February 2018 is now the wettest February in recorded history.  Records began in Louisville in 1871.  A total of 10.47 inches of rain fell (as of February 25th).  This total surpassed the previous record of 9.84 inches that stood for 134 years! For more on Louisville's record setter, head here: https://media.weathernationtv.com/news/wettest-february-record-louisville/ For your local forecast, click here.  
All Weather News
Significant Severe Storm Risk Targets the Deep South Friday
Significant Severe Storm Risk Targets the Deep South Friday
A strong low pressure system will continue to
24 Mar 2023 4:45 PM
Winter Storm System to Hit the Upper Great Lakes this Weekend
Winter Storm System to Hit the Upper Great Lakes this Weekend
Another low pressure system moving through th
24 Mar 2023 4:40 PM
Widespread Flood Threat in the Ohio & Mississippi River Valleys
Widespread Flood Threat in the Ohio & Mississippi River Valleys
In addition to severe storms, heavy rain is e
24 Mar 2023 4:35 PM
Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest
Strong Storms & Flooding Target the Midwest
With the jet stream focused over the Midwest,
24 Mar 2023 4:30 PM
Record Heat to Finish Out the Week in the Southeast Before Weekend Turns Stormy
Record Heat to Finish Out the Week in the Southeast Before Weekend Turns Stormy
A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Mexic
24 Mar 2023 4:25 PM
Snowpack in California Creeping Closer to Top Spot - More Snow next Wekk
Snowpack in California Creeping Closer to Top Spot - More Snow next Wekk
CALIFORNIA - We have had an extremely winter
24 Mar 2023 4:20 PM
Large Hail, Damaging Winds Possible in the Plains Tonight
Large Hail, Damaging Winds Possible in the Plains Tonight
A strong upper-level low-pressure system movi
24 Mar 2023 12:35 AM