The Ohio River is poised to crest Wednesday evening and could cause one of the 10 worst floods in the city's history after several days of torrential rains.

The Ohio River crested in Louisville, Kentucky, at just below 37 feet Wednesday. Aerial footage shows just how much water the city is dealing with, as roads remain flooded and buildings are surrounded by floodwaters.

Louisville continues to feel the effects of severe weather that ravaged the heartland of America last week. Residents are in the early stages of recovery after historic flooding and deadly storms devastated communities across Kentucky,