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  • Corps of Engineers managing water as storm front moves through Cumberland River Basin

    As storms begin to move out of the Cumberland River Basin in Tennessee and Kentucky, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues its focus on moving water through the system while reducing flood risk.

  • Ohio River flooding disrupts locking operations at Markland and McAlpine

    Locking operations at Markland Locks and Dam (Ohio River Mile 531.5) have been suspended due to high water. At McAlpine Locks and Dam (Ohio River Mile 606.8), the south (landside) chamber has ceased operations, and the north chamber is expected to close by the evening of Sunday, April 6, 2025. Additional impacts are expected downstream as river levels rise. A full summary of projected impacts at the district’s seven locks and dams on the Ohio River are listed below.

  • Rough River Lake will reach spillway elevation following significant rainfall, dam operating as intended

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this week’s forecasted heavy rainfall and is preparing for potential wide-spread, moderate to major flooding throughout portions of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Cumulative rainfall totals for this event may range from 2 to more than15 inches, resulting in elevated lake levels at the district’s Flood Risk Management (FRM) reservoirs. Based on current data, the Louisville District is forecasting that Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Kentucky, could reach its spillway pool of 524 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) as early as tonight, April 4, 2025. Current forecasts show that the pool could reach anywhere between 530 and 532 MSL. As of today, April 4, 2025, the project is currently 91 percent full and can store approximately another 1.2 inches of additional runoff before reaching the spillway.

  • West Fork Lake (Winton Woods) could potentially reach spillway pool elevation following significant rainfall

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this week’s forecasted heavy rainfall and preparing for potential wide-spread moderate to major flooding throughout portions of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Cumulative rainfalls totals for this event may range from 2-15+ inches resulting in elevated lake levels at the district’s Flood Risk Management (FRM) reservoirs and wide-spread moderate to major flooding on most of the rivers within the district’s footprint. Based on current data, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is forecasting that West Fork Lake, known locally as Winton Woods Lake, near Cincinnati, Ohio, could potentially reach its spillway pool of 702 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Current forecasts show that the pool could reach anywhere between 699 and 705 NAVG29. The dam is operating as designed and there are no dam safety concerns.

  • USACE Louisville District to begin releasing water from Buckhorn and Carr Creek lakes today

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District continues to monitor the dams at Buckhorn Lake, Buckhorn, Kentucky, and Carr Creek Lake, Sassafras, Kentucky, following severe flooding in eastern Kentucky. The Buckhorn and Carr Creek Dams on the Middle Fork and the North Fork, respectively, of the Kentucky River are currently storing water and operating as intended.

  • Corps of Engineers increases operations as water levels rise across the Cumberland River Basin

    With continued heavy rainfall and rising river levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is increasing its operational response to manage water releases and minimize flood risks along the Cumberland River and its tributaries.

  • USACE Louisville District prepares for possible flooding impacts across Kentucky

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is actively monitoring this weekend’s forecasted heavy rainfall and preparing for potential moderate flooding across Kentucky.

  • Ready to respond whenever storms strike the Pittsburgh Region

    The Pittsburgh District mitigates flood damages throughout its 26,000 square foot region with a network of 16 strategically placed reservoirs that capture storm runoff and reduce downstream risks. The system of reservoirs has prevented $48 billion in damages since their construction began after the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood. The district monitors water levels year-round, adjusts dam operations during storms, collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, and provides technical and disaster recovery assistance to improve community resilience against future storms.

  • Scoop and restore: Army Corps removes sediment from river channels designed to safeguard Johnstown from catastrophic floods

    Two excavators are loading soil into dump trucks at the bottom of the Conemaugh River. One load at a time, the trucks are removing sediment and vegetation to restore the Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project, safeguarding lives and property.

  • Corps of Engineers monitoring Hurricane Francine approaching Cumberland River Basin

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Francine, which are expected to move through the Cumberland River Basin starting tomorrow, Sept. 12, and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 15.