Beautiful January Day on the Ohio River...

What a great day down here on the rising and raging Ohio River. The sun is shining and the temperature is moderate. We took the dog out for a run and dodged the flooded backwaters of the Ohio that are encroaching the road and backwood paths. We love days like this. Check out this picture of the river at near 45 ft. There are two sets of stairs that go down the riverbank that are completely underwater in this picture.

 

Here is another picture of the Flood Gauge in New Richmond, Ohio at about 45 ft (remember that "pool" is around 25 ft). The river is really ripping by....