The city of Covington has urged some of its residents to leave their homes amid the risk of potential flooding.
Residents in the area of Virginia Avenue and 45th Street are being encouraged to take shelter at Latonia Elementary School in response to National Weather Service models showing possible flooding near the intersection of Banklick Creek and the Licking River, city officials said in a Facebook post on Saturday night.
Officials said anyone wishing to stay at the shelter should head for the school’s rear entrance.
The Licking River near Visalia was last observed Sunday morning at a little more than 57 feet, according to the National Weather Service. At Falmouth, Kentucky, the Licking River is forecast to reach a major flood stage by Sunday night, with numerous streets there expected to be covered with water.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Covington urges some residents to leave homes amid flood concerns