Officials say landslide on NKY highway to be 'a short-term closure'; see what's closed

As excessive rainfall continues in Greater Cincinnati after a round of storms Sunday and Wednesday, roads in Northern Kentucky have been closed due to flooding and other hazards.

Here's a breakdown of what roads were closed as of 8:40 a.m., according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

• Richwood Road (KY 338) near the intersection with Hicks Pike in Boone County.

• Riddles Run Road (KY 2852) in Boone County.

• Mary Ingles Highway (KY 6335) between River Road and Tower Hill Road in Campbell County due to a landslide.

• ​Scott Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets in Covington is closed due to a water main break.​

Transportation officials are urging motorists to never drive through a flooded roadway.

"There have been several reports of motorists driving past barricades/barrels on to flooded roadways," KTYC said in a release. "Remember: Turn around. Don't drown."

Crews are currently working to clear mud, trees and debris from Mary Ingles Highway, Jake Ryle, a spokesman for KYTC's District 6, said in an email. After that work is complete, the crews will begin constructing ditches to help with drainage.

"The hope is that we can reopen the road later today," Ryle said. "We want to stress that this closure is a short-term closure."

Much of Greater Cincinnati is under a flood watch until Sunday, with the heaviest rainfall expected Saturday and Saturday night, possibly prompting the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky, as well as part of Clermont County in Ohio, were placed under a flood warning until noon, according to the weather service.

Areas that may experience flooding are Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Edgewood, Alexandria, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill, Bellevue, Fort Wright, Dayton and Ludlow, the weather services said.

The Ohio River at Cincinnati could see minor to moderate flooding, according to a water gauge forecast. Water levels could reach as high as 56 feet by Sunday night, causing some inundation of roads and structures near the river.

National Weather Service forecasters also expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary severe weather threats.

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