Monday, May 2, 2011

Ohio River now expected to crest at 56 feet

With additional rainfall, the Ohio River is now expected to crest at 56 feet Wednesday at Shawneetown, Ill.

Here are historic highs on the river:
1. 65.64 ft. on Jan. 30, 1937
2. 55.60 ft. on March 14, 1945
3. 55.30 ft. on Jan. 19, 1950