The Ohio River is now projected to crest early next week at 55 feet as measured at Shawneetown, Ill.
Below are the historical high crests of the river at Shawneetown:
1) 65.64 ft on Jan. 30, 1937
2) 55.60 ft on March 14, 1945
3) 55.30 ft on Jan. 19, 1950
4) 54.60 ft on March 20, 1964
5) 54.40 ft on March 12, 1997
Pictured are volunteers sandbagging this afternoon at Smithland.
