Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:07AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 6, 2025 - 9:07am
Expires:
April 7, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri...
Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Pope and Livingston
Counties.
Ohio River at Paducah affecting Pope, Massac, McCracken and
Livingston Counties.
Ohio River at Cairo affecting Alexander, Carlisle, Mississippi,
Ballard, Hickman, Pulaski and Fulton Counties.
Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard
Counties.
.The Ohio River is already above flood stage and will continue to
rise in the coming days. Crests on the Ohio River will occur in the
next 7 to 10 days.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, The first gate is closed in the floodwall
in Paducah.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 42.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 50.5 feet
Wednesday, April 16. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- Flood stage is 39.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
50.4 feet on 04/27/2011.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Massac, IL; Pope, IL; Livingston, KY; McCracken, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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