Photos: Rising floodwaters along the Ohio River

Rising floodwaters along the Ohio River and its tributaries have forced people from their homes, closed businesses and led some local communities to declare an emergency.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 25, 2018. A view of Ohio River flooding near One Lytle Place in downtown Cincinnati.Photo by: Connie Griffiths Weiskittel

NEW RICHMOND, OHIO. Feb. 25, 2018. Floodwaters from the Ohio River covered many streets in the village of New Richmond.Photo by: Jason Fair | WCPO

NEW RICHMOND, OHIO. Feb. 25, 2018. Floodwaters covered streets in the riverside village of New Richmond as the Ohio River moved toward its most recent crest.Photo by: Jason Fair | WCPO

AURORA, IND. Feb. 25, 2018. Much of this Dearborn County community was submerged as the Ohio River spilled well above its banks.Photo by: Rick Clark

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO. Feb. 25, 2018. Deputy Pigman, Capt. Sellars and Chief Deputy Stratton patrolled floodwaters in Clermont County for anyone who needed help.Photo by: Clermont County Sheriff's Office

CLEVES, OHIO. Feb. 25, 2018. Flooding on the Great Miami River closed the area near Lower River Road and Miamiville Road.Photo by: Terry Helmer | WCPO

AURORA, IND. Feb. 25, 2018. Much of this Dearborn County community was submerged as the Ohio River spilled well above its banks.Photo by: Rick Clark

NEWPORT, KY. Feb. 24, 2018. The Ohio River was up beyond its banks, with even more flooding expected in the coming days.Photo by: Evan Millward | WCPO

AURORA, IND. Feb. 25, 2018. Flooding along the Ohio River submerged much of Aurora in water.Photo by: Scott Knotts

CINCINNATI. Feb. 25, 2018. Floodwaters from the Ohio River covered Mehring Way and the lower portion of Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati.Photo by: Tom Savoca/@tom_savoca

AURORA, IND. Feb. 24, 2018. Trash and river debris floated along a street in Aurora, Indiana. The Ohio River was expected to flood even more in coming days.Photo by: Ally Kraemer | WCPO

CINCINNATI. Feb. 25, 2018. Floodwaters from the Ohio River covered Mehring Way and lower portions of Smale Riverfront Park.Photo by: Michael Benedic | WCPO

SHARONVILLE, OHIO. Feb. 24, 2018. Canal Road in Sharonville was flooded late Saturday as heavy rain hit the area.Photo by: Scott Wegener | WCPO

CINCINNATI. Feb. 24, 2018. The Ohio River spilled beyond its banks, flooding Sawyer Point along the city's riverfront.Photo by: Melisse Marks | WCPO

Ohio River water covered parts of Aurora, Indiana on Friday when the river rose to over 56 feet. Photo by Rick Clark |
Lawrenceburg EMS Photo by: Rick Clark | Lawrenceburg EMS

CINCINNATI. Feb. 23, 2018. Flooding on the Ohio River covered Yeatman's Cove on the city's riverfront.Photo by: Libby Cunningham | WCPO

AURORA, INDIANA. Feb. 24, 2018. The Ohio River washed up trash and debris as it flooded parts of Dearborn County.Photo by: Ashley Allf | WCPO

ALEXANDRIA, KY. Feb. 23, 2018. The Red Cross was at the Alexandria Community Center, ready to shelter people displaced by flooding.Photo by: Scott Wegener | WCPO

NEW RICHMOND, OHIO. Feb. 23, 2018. Flooding on the Ohio River closed Willow Street to traffic.Photo by: Ashley Zilka | WCPO

NEWPORT, KY. Feb. 24, 2018. The riverfront along the Ohio River was flooded near Newport on the Levee.Photo by: Evan Millward | WCPO

Betty Hunter posted this picture from Rabbit Hash, Kentucky.

Mickey Gilligan Mills submitted this picture from St. Rose Church, where she said the parking lot was entirely underwater.

Nicholas Nonna submitted this picture from Bromley, Kentucky.

Sammy Thacker submitted this picture of the Ohio River in Manchester, Ohio.

Ohio River water covered parts of Aurora, Indiana on Friday when the river rose to over 56 feet. Photo by Rick Clark |
Lawrenceburg EMS Photo by: Rick Clark | Lawrenceburg EMS

Jo Anna Kroeger submitted this picture from North Bend, Ohio.

Ohio River water covered parts of Aurora, Indiana on Friday when the river rose to over 56 feet. Photo by Rick Clark |
Lawrenceburg EMS Photo by: Rick Clark | Lawrenceburg EMS

A boater on flooded Strader Avenue in the East EndPhoto by: Dave Marlow | WCPO

Ohio River water covered parts of Aurora, Indiana on Friday when the river rose to over 56 feet. Photo by Rick Clark |
Lawrenceburg EMS Photo by: Rick Clark | Lawrenceburg EMS

Flood water at Coney IslandPhoto by: Terry Helmer | WCPO

The staff at the Aurora Tire Center at 214 Importing Street expects floodwaters to reach their building by Saturday or Sunday.Photo by: Dave Marlo | WCPO

North Hogan Creek is overflowing at Moore and Manchester streets in Aurora, Indiana on Friday, Feb. 23.Photo by: Dave Marlo | WCPO

Water reaching a home on Strader Avenue in the East EndPhoto by: Dave Marlo | WCPO

Kellogg Avenue east of Sutton Road was closed due to high waterPhoto by: Terry Helmer | WCPO

Downtown Aurora, Indiana is under water on Friday, Feb. 23.Photo by: Dave Marlo | WCPO

High water in New Richmond, OhioPhoto by: Terry Helmer | WCPO

COVINGTON, KY. Feb. 19, 2018. A backhoe left parked on Riverside Drive got mired in floodwaters of the Ohio River.Photo by: Dwayne Slavey | WCPO

CINCINNATI. Feb. 19, 2018. Crews install floodwalls under Great American Ball Park, at Broadway and East Mehring Way.Photo by: Tom McKee | WCPO

COVINGTON, KY. Feb. 19, 2018. Crews install the floodgate at Madison Avenue and the Ohio River in Covington.Photo by: Tom McKee | WCPO

Flooding on Strader AvenuePhoto by: Dave Marlo | WCPO

City crews removing traffic light controller in front of Coney IslandPhoto by: Scott Wegener | WCPO

Photos: Rising floodwaters along the Ohio River

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