Belterra Park is slated to reopen after a temporary closure due to the high level of the Ohio River. According to representatives, the park will reopen at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Ohio River reached a minor flood stage on Wednesday and continues to rise, blocking the roads causing flooding concerns in the area. Nearly 22 inches of snow fell in February, which is 78% of all winter snow. As the temperature rises, the signs of snow have almost completely melted away. This melting snow, coupled with the falling rain, brings the river out of its banks. The river rose slowly for a couple of days and climbed just under 57 feet on Thursday evening. The ridge was similar in height to last year’s February flood and was fairly normal or average flooding in late spring / winter along the river. Flooding affects low-lying areas including New Richmond, the East End, Anderson Township in California, Pierce Township, Coney Island, and Riverbend. Cincinnati Police are asking people not to travel through these areas during flood problems. Visit BelterraPark.com for more information or updates.
CINCINNATI –
Belterra Park will reopen after a temporary closure due to the high Ohio River.
According to officials, the park will reopen at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The Ohio River reached a small flood stage on Wednesday and continues to rise. The roads will be closed due to flooding problems in the surrounding areas.
Nearly 22 inches of snow fell in February, which is 78% of all winter snow. As the temperature rises, the signs of snow have almost completely melted away. This snowmelt combined with the falling rain brings the river out of its banks.
The river rose slowly for a few days and climbed almost 30 meters on Thursday evening.
The ridge was similar in elevation to the flood in February last year and a fairly normal or average flood in late spring / winter along the river.
Flooding will hit low-lying areas such as New Richmond, the East End, California’s Anderson Township, Pierce Township, Coney Island and Riverbend. Cincinnati police are urging people to avoid traveling through these areas during flood concerns.
Visit BelterraPark.com for more information or updates.
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