Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 19 at 10:02AM CST until December 21 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 19, 2024 - 8:02am
Expires:
December 20, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County.
.Heavy rain from the past 48 hours will cause the river to rise.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Green River near Mammoth Cave.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to RV and trailer
traffic due to high water. Heavy loads will be at the judgment of
the ferry operator considering the 12 ton load limit of ferry.
Backcountry camping on the Green River floodplain is prohibited.
At 20.1 feet, Launching of paddle craft is prohibited.
At 32.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to all traffic due to high
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 29.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.6
feet this evening before beginning a gradual fall on Friday.
- Action stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 415 AM CST.
Area Description:
Edmonson, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY