UPDATE: Area Roads Closed Due To High Water

The Ohio River is expected to crest at 54.5 feet by Thursday morning, which is leading to high water on area roads.

Shutterstock photo.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) – As expected, some area roads are closed due to high water.

According to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office, the following roads closed as of Tuesday morning:

  • East Laughery at Shiloh Lane
  • East Laughery at Gregory Road
  • Park Avenue at Cross Road
  • Cole Lane crossing into Ohio County.
  • State Road 56 in Aurora is closed but has a detour in place (Judiciary to a left on Fourth or Fifth Street back to 56). 
  • Lawrenceburg Road (Between U.S. 50 and Miamiview) in Miami and Whitewater Townships

A Flood Warning is in effect until further notice for the Ohio River at Cincinnati  The Ohio River is expected to crest at 56 feet by Thursday morning then fall below flood stage (52 feet) by Saturday evening. 

Motorists are reminded to never drive through high water. 

Check back for updates.  

RELATED STORIES

Flood Warning Goes Into Effect Tuesday

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

OCCF Awards Celebration Grant to St. Elizabeth

The funding was awarded to help with Project Heart Restart

Erlanger Teenager Charged with Terroristic Threatening

The charge stems from alleged statements made towards Dixie Heights High School

Veteran Recognition Signs Installed in Aurora Ahead of Veterans Day

A lot of people contributed to this special project.

Local Sports Report - November 5, 2026

Girls High School Basketball Stats and Scores

Local Basketball Stars Chasing 1,000 Career Points

Nearly a dozen local stars are within reach of the career milestone

South Dearborn Cheerleaders Earn HCCA Academic All-State Honors

Academic All-State honorees will be recognized at the Spirit State Championship

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
LeAnn Rimes - Blue

Kenny Chesney Come Over 17:52
Russell Dickerson God Gave Me A Girl 17:45
Michael Ray Kiss You in the Morning 17:42
Brooks & Dunn Play Something Country 17:39