Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:02PM CDT until April 22 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2025 - 10:02am
Expires:
April 16, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...Kentucky...
Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam and
Cairo.
.The Ohio River is expected to crest at Smithland and Paducah
Wednesday, and hold steady at Olmsted and Cairo until Wednesday,
then begin a slow fall.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 22.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 47.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 47.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Pope, IL; Livingston, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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