Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Navigation Issues along Ohio River

Navigation is a issue due to the flooding this spring and dryness of August. Esp sig. in the Smithland and Uniontown KY areas of Ohio River.

Ohio River at Smithland was briefly closed because of this. Now everyone is open US Coast Guard is warning of locally hazardous conditions due to low water.

Duration of flooding helped build up slit and mud leading to a process of shoaling that really lowered the water level.

The PAH link is here

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=pah&storyid=17509&source=0

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