MILLARD, Ky. –  Heavy rain that has fallen over the past several days, with more in the forecast has all eyes on streams and rivers across eastern Kentucky.  In Pikeville, the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River is running high, and officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Fishtrap Dam are constantly monitoring the situation.  Natural Resource Specialist Brett Salyers says at this point, the gates at the spillway are more than halfway open, which is actually a good sign for communities downstream.  However, with more heavy rain in the forecast Friday night and Saturday, officials say there is the possibility of a renewed threat of flooding. EKB News will stay in contact with Corps of Engineers officials and issue updates if conditions change.

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