Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2025 - 9:29am
Expires:
April 13, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Kentucky...
Mississippi River at New Madrid affecting Mississippi, New Madrid
and Fulton Counties.
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Madrid.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, Heavy agricultural damage begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 39.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 39.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 35.7 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
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:
Fulton, KY; Mississippi, MO; New Madrid, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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