Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Officials anticipate slow recession of water

County officials continue to anticipate a very slow recession of floodwaters. Most roads, streets and highways closed late last week when the Ohio River reached its crest are still under water and closed.

Fifty homes in Crittenden County have been evacuated and floodwaters are affecting many others in the Shady Grove, Tolu, Dycusburg and Weston areas. Many residents are trapped behind flood waters with no way out other than boating. If you need emergency assistance, call 965-3500.

Roads closed for high water
Here are lists of known state and county roads closed at press time due to high water:

COUNTY ROADS
Axel Creek
Charlie May
Enon Church
Emmaus Church
Phin Croft
Weston
Providence
Hebron Church
Cool Springs
Gum Creek
Bells Mines
Dycus
Tabor Now Open
Cottonpatch
Blackburn Ch.
Old Ford’s Ferry
Blackford Ch.
Baker Hollow
M. Wesmoland
Caney Fork
Barnett Chapel
Railey & S.Railey
Claylick Creek
Templeton
E’town Landing
Willard Easley
Millie Peek
Wolf Creek
Ray Peek
Owens
Streets in Tolu and Dycusburg

STATE & FEDERAL HIGHWAYS
Ky. 135 Ky. 1917
Ky. 132 Ky. 91 North
Ky. 120 Ky. 387
Ky. 365 Ky. 295
U.S. 60 East & West (in Livingston)