Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:25AM CDT until April 20 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2025 - 9:25am
Expires:
April 13, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Kentucky...Indiana...
Ohio River at Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson,
Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda.
.Minor to major flooding remains forecast along the Ohio River from
Owensboro downstream to Golconda. Water levels continue to rise,
with crests expected this weekend into early next week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, April 20.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 49.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM CDT Saturday was 49.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, April 20.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
49.8 feet on 01/18/1950.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Posey, IN; Vanderburgh, IN; Henderson, KY; Union, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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