Half of McLean County underwater as flooding continues

Half of McLean County underwater as flooding continues

MCLEAN, Ky. (WEHT) -- In McLean County, 60 state and county roads are completely blocked due to the flooding. A news conference was held at the county courthouse to inform the community about what to expect as water levels continue to rise. Mclean County Emergency Management is predicting the river level to crest at around 36 feet. Officials say that will be the worst flooding the county has seen since 1950, and they're tapping surrounding count…

Curfew ordered for unincorporated McLean County amid ongoing flood response

McLean County Judge-Executive Curtis Dame has issued a curfew for the unincorporated areas of the county, effective April 8. Dame said the move comes in response to ongoing flooding and recent issues with trespassing. Continue reading Curfew ordered for unincorporated McLean County amid ongoing flood response at The Owensboro Times.