With all the snow melting due to the warmer weather, wet roads and deep puddles have been widespread.

However, this also means that the Ohio River is having higher water levels than normal, causing slight floods in the downtown Cincinnati and Newport areas.
According to Local 12 News, The Ohio River level may be going down, but high water levels has left many lower spots underwater.

The heavy snow melting combined with rain caused the river to flood from March 7 to March 8.

According to Local 12 News, the river rose to 53 feet on March 8, which is one foot higher than the official flood stage level.

Buildings along the river were flooded and damaged, and many roadways in downtown Cincinnati and Campbell County, Kentucky were closed due to the overflow.

“It is Mother Nature. How is Mother Nature supposed to get rid of all the snow and ice? It is how Mother Nature gets rid of all the snow and ice,” said resource officer Mr. Paul Payne.

Unfortunately, many students of Sycamore High School were not aware of this incident.

“I didn’t know that (this happened),” said freshman Lexie Vanjohnson

However, the water levels are expected to return to regular height soon, but heavy rain later this week could increase the water level again.

For more information go to www.local12.com and search for articles on the flooding.

“I hope it goes right down to proper height so there is no danger,” said senior Alex Turner

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Maddie Schramm