The Dorena-Hickman Ferry is again CLOSED due to floodwaters on the Mississippi River.
After being closed since February 11th, the ferry resumed service Monday morning and was able to run Monday and today. However, additional floodwaters coming out of the upper Mississippi River have again pushed river levels above where the ferry can operate.
The Ohio River Gauge at Cairo was at 44.42 and rising at 6:00 p.m. That means the Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be unable to operate on Wednesday and will likely have to remain closed until sometime around April 8th.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will attempt to provide timely notice when service is able to resume.
Again, the Dorena-Hickman Ferry has been forced to again halt operation due to rising Mississippi River floodwaters and will likely have to remain closed until about April 8th.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects KY 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri.
In addition to providing a critical transportation link between Kentucky and Missouri for daily commuters and farmers, the ferry serves as a tourist attraction for the region and provides a convenient route between Southeast Missouri and the popular fishing and recreation areas around nearby Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Operates from the Hickman Landing with regular river crossings during daylight hours. Passage for passenger vehicles is $14 with additional tolls for trucks, motor homes, and vehicles pulling trailers. There are discounts for vehicles making return crossings.
Missouri and Kentucky have the geographic distinction of being the only border states that are not directly connected by a road or bridge. The only direct route between the two states is the Dorena-Hickman Ferry.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry operates at Mississippi River navigation mile point 922.0.
For more info on the Dorena-Hickman Ferry and a schedule of operating hours go to http://www.dorena-hickmanferryboat.com. Motorists can also check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or at https://www.facebook.com/DorenaHickmanFerry/