High Water Prompts Campground Evacuations

Fayette County authorities have evacuated some area campgrounds due to high water.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, all campgrounds near area rivers, which include Gouldsburg Park, Gilbertson Park near Elgin, and Skip-a-Way campground in Clermont have been closed.

Water has been reported over roads in several areas of central Fayette County, especially along Highway 18.

The Sheriff is reminding motorists to not drive through standing water on any roadways, as flash flooding and water levels may rapidly change, and some roads could be washed out.

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