...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry IL, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne IL, White and Williamson, southwest Indiana, including the following areas, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY and Webster, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Mississippi, New Madrid, Perry MO, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne MO. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...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 and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Radar estimates and spotter reports confirmed many locations already having received between 4 and 10 inches, with locally higher amounts. Additional moderate to potentially heavy rainfall is expected tonight across portions of western Kentucky with lighter amounts elsewhere. These amounts and resultant flooding creates a particularly dangerous situation. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Massac, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Cairo affecting Pulaski, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, Alexander, Fulton and Mississippi Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .One more round of moderate to heavy rainfall is expected through this evening before we begin to dry out later on Sunday. The Ohio River is already above flood stage in some locations and others will rise above tonight and tomorrow. Crests on the Ohio River will occur in the next 7 to 10 days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, The first gate is closed in the floodwall in Paducah. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 39.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.4 feet on 04/27/2011. &&