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Flood Crest Near 50 Feet Shuts Routes and Schools In Gallia County
As the Ohio River neared a crest around 7 p.m. at 49.7 feet, Gallia County faced closures from high water. Route 7 and several local roads flooded. many schools canceled Thursday with Rio Grande, Centerville, and Green Local remaining open. Evacuations occurred in Kananga and East Gallipolis as water invaded Memorial Field, Lou Preston Memorial Field House, and boat clubs.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Gallia County
Athalia
Clay
Kyger Creek
Cadmus
Vinton
Cheshire
Kyger
Harrisburg
Rio Grande
Centerville
Green
North Gallia
Hannan Trace
Southwestern
Kgger Creek
Kananga
East Gallipolis
Madison Ave
Chickamanga Bridge
Vine St
E. R. Wallace
Lou Preston
Chillicothe Rd
Chickamauga Bridge
Kerr