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Portsmouth Floodgates - West End

Floodgates were closed at several locations along the floodwall due the the rising Ohio River.

The floodgates were closed at several locations along the floodwall due to the rising Ohio River.

U.S. Route 52 Bridge over Scioto River

US Route 52 over the Scioto River, closed due to high water.

Alexandria Park, looking toward the Carl Perkins Bridge.

Alexandria Park under water.

Looking west toward the Carl Perkins Bridge.

The flooded area near the confluence of the Scioto & Ohio Rivers, looking west. The Coleman Raceway in the background.

The Ohio River at flood stage, looking west toward the Carl Perkins Bridge.

The flooded Scioto River off of US Rt. 52.

The Portsmouth floodwall looking east.

The Portsmouth floodwall looking west toward the Carl Perkins Bridge.