NATION : Floods Breach 2 Indiana Levees
Floodwater flowing southward through Indiana breached two levees today and threatened several more, chasing hundreds of people from their homes. Surging currents disrupted barge traffic on the Ohio River.
In Cincinnati, the Ohio River crested today at 5 feet above flood stage, its highest level since 1969, and water covered streets in the East End neighborhood.
Authorities have closed a floodgate at Riverfront Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals are to meet the Houston Oilers in a football playoff game Sunday. Floodgates across the river at Covington and Newport, Ky., also were sealed, shutting off access to floating restaurants and other riverfront businesses.
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