COVINGTON, Ky. -- You got a white Christmas? It was more like a wet Christmas for one homeowner.
A water main break on Madison Avenue sent several inches of water into Jim Brummett's house Monday morning. He woke up around 7:30 a.m., saw flashing police lights and noticed a "river running down Madison."
The water came into his home's lower level, and it was about 6 inches deep at one point, he said. Some clothes and carpet got soaked.
"At least none of the young kids were here, so that's a plus... It's not that bad," Brummett said.
The Northern Kentucky Water District closed Madison in the 2700 block as crews checked out the damage.
Merry Christmas! Well, not for some along Madison Ave in Covington. Water main break sends several inches of water into at least one house, flooding the lower level. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/YAql0rPKhC
— Dwayne Slavey (@PhotogDSlavey) December 25, 2017
The 2700 block of Madison Ave is still shut down as crews assess the damage caused by the water main break. pic.twitter.com/HAR5Ii229A
— Dwayne Slavey (@PhotogDSlavey) December 25, 2017
