"Transportation is one of the biggest issues right now," he said. "We need to caution motorist about driving around barricades. It may not look like it, but there's a lot of current in that water."
Most highways into the county are shut off by flood waters. Only U.S. 641 is still passable.
Rushing said anyone caught behind flood waters can call 965-3500 to request assistance. He said rescue workers will help evacuate people from their homes, but will not take food or other items to places surrounded by water.
A regional Red Cross Shelter has been established in Salem for anyone who needs a place to go.
Rushing said normally reliable Ohio River flood reports don't appear to be accurate right now because of the great amount of rainfall over the past couple of days. Ohio River forecasts are still showing a predicted crest Wednesday around 56 feet. It is currently at about 55 feet. Rushing said state emergency management officials believe the river is actually going to rise about four more feet before it crests.
"We're looking at a history making flood for our lifetime," he said Monday night.
