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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1985
Page
6
New Richland reports from local officials describe flood forecasting and response. Ken Conover coordinates disaster services with law enforcement and agencies to mobilize evacuations and shelter care. District planners map flood stages and identify mobile homes to move first.
Conover convened the county flood task force as barricades were readied for Saturday to block low roads. Red Cross planned a shelter at 53 feet, potentially housing 15 to 20 families, while school staff prepared to remove fuel tanks to keep water out of bus facilities. A motorist was trapped on Old 52 by rising water, and residents sought aid for trailers and basement intrusion. Daniel Bingaman linked river forecasts to disaster staff via computer in the New Richmond emergency center.
historian notes a series of Ohio River floods affecting Clermont County from 1847 to 1979. major highs include 63 feet in December 1847, 69 feet in Meldahl Dam era, 79 feet 11 inches on January 17 1937, and 57 feet during March 1979 amid blizzard conditions. James Noble recalls ice and river lock challenges during Meldahl Dam era.
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