Louisville's flood protection infrastructure keeps the Ohio River at bay, and has already pumped billions of gallons of stormwater out of the city.

The Ohio River is cresting nearly a week after heavy rain.We are tracking its levels in Louisville at the McAlpine Upper. Sign up for our NewslettersThis graphic is being updated around noon (PM) and midnight (AM) every day.

The pumping station sends flood water outside of the levy and flood wall system. MSD currently has seven flood pumping stations in active service. MSD monitors the water levels of the Ohio River throughout the year, but the river typically floods between January and May.

Ohio River levels, and a look at Louisville's forecast