Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Medium-level cloud 18°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Ohio River No Longer Flooded

Monday, February 18, 2019 at 8:42 AM

By Mike Perleberg @mikedup84

After a soggy week, nearly all area roads, ferry boats, and casinos are open again.

Ohio River at State Road 56 in Aurora. File photo.

(Aurora, Ind.) - Flood waters have subsided in the tri-state.

After several days over it, the Ohio River fell back below flood stage of 52 feet early Sunday morning. As of Monday morning, the river level is at 47 feet and falling.

State Road 56 in downtown Aurora reopened over the weekend. So have many other roads that had been closed due to high water.

The Anderson Ferry and the MS Lucky Lady ferry at Rising Star Casino have reopened after being shut down last week. Belterra Casino in Switzerland County reopened its riverboat Saturday afternoon.

More from Local News

Franklin Co. Election Division Announces Important Dates, Info Regarding Primary Election

The last day to register to vote is April 6.
Conservancy District Gives Presentation to County Council, Commissioners

The LCD is working to secure grant funding for levee projects aimed at meeting FEMA standards.
Phone Scam Reported in Franklin County

The scammers are claiming to be with the Sheriff's Department.
New York Woman Facing Charges in Franklin Co. Associated with Out-of-State Burglary Ring

Formal charges were filed this week.
SEI READI Unveils 10-Year Regional Arts & Culture Plan

Anew strategy empowering artists and creative organizations to take a larger role in keeping the region and its communities vibrant and resilient.
Governor DeWine Announces New Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking

A pilot program will take place in Hamilton County.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

lOOKING FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADE KIDS WANTING TO ATTEND CONSERVATION CAMP THIS SUMMER
New Alsace Conservation Club will sponsor 5th & 6th grade kids (from southeastern Indiana) to attend the Karl E. Kelly Conservation Camp on June 21 - 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
Feb 1, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Feb 3, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234

Franklin Co. Election Division Announces Important Dates, Info Regarding Primary Election

The last day to register to vote is April 6.

Conservancy District Gives Presentation to County Council, Commissioners

The LCD is working to secure grant funding for levee projects aimed at meeting FEMA standards.

Phone Scam Reported in Franklin County

The scammers are claiming to be with the Sheriff's Department.

Local Sports Report - January 29, 2026

Girls basketball and boys swimming results.

South Dearborn Cheer to Compete at DII Nationals

Today's event will be livestreamed.

Local Sports Report - January 28, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Brooks & Dunn - That's What It's all About

Drew Baldridge Rebel 12:25

Maren Morris My Church 12:21

Garth Brooks That Summer 12:16

Megan Moroney I'm Not Pretty 12:13