MSD has installed five floodwall closures in Louisville Metro due to rising Ohio River levels. 

MSD will install roadway floodwall closures at 10th and 27th streets on April 3. These are openings in the floodwall that typically cars and pedestrians can pass through. Crews will take several hours to install and assemble these closures.

Floodwall closures keep the Ohio River at bay and prevent it from backing onto roadways and property.

FEMA GRANTS PUBLIC NOTICE
MSD has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program funding through the Kentucky Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (KYEM/HS) as a sub-recipient.

After a February flood event, numerous home and business owners have turned their attention to the task of cleaning up. 

MSD advises taking photographs of the damage before cleanup but beginning cleanup as soon as possible; floodplain permits are not required before cleanup begins.

The Ohio River crested last night, and its levels are currently trending downward, following a “minor” flood event in which MSD activated multiple assets of Louisville Metro’s flood protection system. All MSD flood pump stations are expected to stop pumping by late Monday afternoon and will be phased down during the weekend.

Louisville, KY—MSD installed roadway floodwall closures at 10th and 27th streets on Tuesday, February 18. These are openings in the floodwall that normally cars and pedestrians can pass through. It takes around eight hours for crews to install and assemble each closure.

“The flood protection system is one part of the scope of what we do at MSD. A lot of times, it’s out of sight, out of mind. And so it’s great that people get to see this vital part of our function, and it’s vital to the safety and health of our community,” states MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott.

During an inspection of a cave-in, MSD crews determined that the sewer pipe under Grinstead Drive between Everett Avenue and Hillard Avenue needs an emergency repair.

Grinstead Drive between Everett and Hillard avenues will close on Saturday, January 25, for an emergency repair of the sewer line and a storm drain pipe. This repair requires a complete closure of the roadway with an estimated reopening by Sunday morning, January 26.

Traffic detour signs will be in place. Sidewalks in the work area will remain open.

Community Benefits $7 million milestone and 10th anniversary of “Can You Dig It?” opportunities for MSD contractors in 2025

LOUISVILLE, KY — Louisville MSD’s Community Benefits Program has reached an impressive milestone of 
$7 million in donations, supporting projects in MSD service areas of Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties. To celebrate this achievement, MSD will host a Community Benefits Recognition event to honor the participants of the program on Thursday, January 16.

When holiday cooking kicks into high gear, fats, oils and grease can pile up. Proper disposal of these kitchen wastes is critical to prevent home sewer backups. When greasy scraps wash into the plumbing system through your sink or garbage disposal, they can stick to the pipes. Using your garbage disposal or a grease-cutting detergent does not keep fats, oils and grease out of the plumbing system.

LOUISVILLE, KY— Before the rain falls and streets fill with water, Louisville MSD drainage crews take steps to protect Louisville Metro from localized flooding. They check large drainage ditches and culverts in areas with flooding issues, ensuring they are open and debris-free. 

You can help, too! Be a good neighbor by not raking leaves or yard waste into a drainage ditch or channel. The debris may flow away from your site but can cause trouble for folks downstream.