Never try to drive through a flooded road — just a foot of moving water can carry away a car. | Photo by MSD
April showers abounded this weekend, with Louisville seeing almost 6 inches of rain as of Saturday afternoon. Here are some updates on resources, school + road closures, and how to stay safe.
Updates
The Ohio River is expected to crest at 35.6 feet at the McAlpine upper lock and 67.9 feet at the lower lock by Tuesday, April 8. This crest is 5-7 feet higher than February’s flooding.
Louisville’s sewer system has been at capacity for several days, with a risk of overflow throughout the Metro Area. Here are some tips to keep your self and property safe:
Avoid contact with river water, standing water, or drainage until 48 hours after the rain has stopped
Avoid putting a large amount of water into your drains — think: washing machines and dishwashers.
Schools are closed in Bullitt, Hardin, and other counties around the state. Other schools, including JCPS, Nelson County, and UofL, are on virtual instruction.
The federal government approved a declaration of emergency in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee, allowing FEMA to provide relief.
“Our Planet Live” | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $30+ | See behind the scenes of the hit Netflix nature documentary and hear from the explorers + filmmakers who made it.
Friday, April 11
Donuts After Dark | 7-9 p.m. | North Lime Coffee and Donuts | $35 | Get late-night espresso while you mix-and-mingle over conversation cards.
Thunder Over Louisville 2025 has been canceled due to the flooding at the waterfront. The annual festival will not be rescheduled, but other Kentucky Derby Festival events will continue as scheduled.
Plan Ahead
Jazz icon Herbie Hancock will perform at the Kentucky Center this November. Tickets are on sale now for his Wednesday, Nov. 5 performance, starting at $52.
Gallery
Louisville’s own Edward Lee won hearts with his appearance on “Culinary Class Wars.” His newest show “Country Cook” isn’t available to stream in the US, but you can see behind-the-scenes shots of his time filming the Korean reality TV show on his Instagram.
Festival
In case you missed it — tickets are on sale for the 2025 Kentucky Craft Bash, coming to Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 28. Sample 175+ beers from around the Commonwealth from over 50 breweries. Tickets start at $10.
Feel Good
Talk about a three dog night. Jeffersonville Fire Department’s water rescue team and Animal Control rescued three black labs from Six Mile Island during last week’s flooding. See the team in action.
Read
Join author Gabriela Alcalde to discuss her new book “What Your Comfort Costs Us: How Women of Color Reimagine Leadership To Transform Workplace Culture” at the Frankfort Avenue Carmichael’s location at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. RSVP online to secure a spot, and get a copy of the book.
Sports
How does Duke’s dominance impact the Louisville Cardinals? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the whole ACC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Announced
Calling all business owners and hiring managers — we’re growing our LOUtoday Job Board, which means you can post unlimited job listings for free. No tricks or gimmicks — simply create an account and start posting your open jobs.
Seasonal
Spring is buzzing at Shaker Village. Enjoy wagon rides, story time, brunch, and meet adorable baby animals during Family Farm Days on April 12 + 26. Looking for an egg-citing adventure? Hop over to the Egg Hunt on Friday, April 19 — grab tickets.*
Category
Drink
Your guide to Louisville’s coffee shops
The first Quills opened in Germantown in 2007. | Photo by Quills Coffee
Hi everyone, City Editor Declan here. I don’t know about you, but after a weekend like that, I could really go for a cup of coffee.
Here’s our guide to Louisville’s coffee shops so you can get your day started right.
Fante’s Coffee House, 2501 Grinstead Dr. | This cozy Irish Hill spot features a blackboard with seasonal specialty drinks.
Stomping Grounds Coffee Co., 10019 Dixie Hwy. | This self-proclaimed original Valley Station coffee shop boasts an ever-changing seasonal menu. Previous drinks have included everything from cookie-flavored lattes to wild berry smoothies.
Phalcha Coffee, 1001 Mary St. | If colorful drinks are your jam, Phalcha is your new favorite coffee shop. Try a sampling of options with an iced coffee flight and pair it with an avocado toast + hot honey combo.
If you’re eager to give your friends or loved ones a fun, spring-themed gift, why not make them a seasonal basket of goodies? Here’s some inspiration to get you started:
🧺 Start with a sturdy woven basket that they can reuse as a versatile storage solution.
🍊 Add this refreshing room diffuser with notes of green tea, cotton, and orange peel.
🌱 Include “The Complete Gardener’s Guide” so they can learn everything they need to create their perfect garden.
🌷 Throw in this Amazon exclusive set of floral Happy Socks.
🍬 Complete the basket with the best-selling Owala FreeSip in the fun Candy Store colorway.
I tried the new Khao Boys pop-up at Trellis Brewing over the weekend — during a break in the rain, that is.
The fried cauliflower is delicious, and my partner said it was some of the best fried chicken she’d ever had. But the best part? It’s served with a tiny plastic cowboy hat.
