Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:57AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2025 - 9:57am
Expires:
April 13, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri...
Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and
McCracken Counties.
Ohio River at Cairo affecting Fulton, Ballard, Carlisle,
Alexander, Mississippi, Pulaski and Hickman Counties.
Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski
Counties.
Ohio River at Golconda affecting Livingston, Pope, Hardin and
Crittenden Counties.
For the Ohio River... Golconda, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam,
Cairo...Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 52.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 52.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 52.6
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 40.0 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:
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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