And now, the cleanup: Mud left behind as Ohio River water recedes from riverfront parks

Downtown Louisville roadways reopen after flooding

Clay and Witherspoon Streets were submerged in water near the skate park in Downtown Louisville.(Giselle Rhoden / LPM )The Ohio River has receded, and city officials said about 1,200 homes and businesses across Louisville were damaged during the severe weather earlier this month.City cleanup crews and hundreds of volunteers are working around downtown Louisville, clearing tons of debris left behind from historic flooding. According to Louisville…

Ohio River water levels begin to decrease in Evansville

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Ohio River water levels have begun to decrease in Evansville. According to the Evansville/Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency, some areas along the Ohio River are starting to show signs of the water level decreasing. Crews were assessing the water levels on Sunday afternoon. Below is a video from EMA just south of Interstate 69 on Green River Road. Courtesy: Evansville/Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Ag…

Volunteers gather to clean up Waterfront Park as Ohio River recedes

On what would have been a beautiful day to convene for Thunder Over Louisville, volunteers instead showcased community spirit at Waterfront Park with a massive cleanup effort.

Volunteers rally to clean up Waterfront Park in Louisville after historic flooding

As flood waters of the Ohio River receded Saturday morning, volunteers and work crews started the process of cleaning up Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.

Large fish found washed ashore as Ohio River floodwaters recede

The Ohio River is finally out of flood stage as waters recede back into the river banks, but that means the clean up is just beginning for many.

And now, the cleanup: Mud left behind as Ohio River water recedes from riverfront parks

Mud is everywhere, but the tulips survived.