.Showers and storms through today produced 1 to 4 inches of rainfall across the Quad State. With another 5 to 9 inches of rainfall forecast through Sunday, a particularly dangerous flooding and flash flooding situation is expected. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS... ...This is a particularly dangerous situation... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding may develop. Flooding may occur in homes, businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding. Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding situation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops. &&
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Ballard, Alexander, Pulaski, Mississippi, Carlisle and Fulton Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Pope, McCracken, Livingston and Massac Counties. Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Pope and Livingston Counties. .A multi-day heavy rain is headed toward the region lasting through Saturday. Three days of rainfall is incorporated into the forecast but it still does not include the entire event. The Ohio River has started to rise and increases in crest forecasts can be expected. Now is the time to prepare for flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Property damage begins on the the Illinois and Kentucky sides of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 47.0 feet Thursday, April 10. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. &&