Full Notification

FLOOD WATCH INFORMATION and SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL:

This morning the river level at the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown was at 43.5 and is forecasted to reach 53.6 by March 4th.(Again this will be nearing a previous crest set in 1997}
The South Fork of the Saline River near Carrier Mills was at 13.75 feet and the Middle Fork of the Saline River near Harrisburg was at 27.68 feet.

The Flood Watch continues for

* All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana
and western Kentucky.

* Through late tonight.

* Showers and thunderstorms will be on the increase today, peaking
in coverage and intensity later this afternoon and evening as a
cold front approaches. With ground conditions already saturated,
any additional rain from thunderstorms will only worsen existing
areal flooding. Additionally, heavier rainfall rates from
strong thunderstorms could easily produce dangerous flash
flooding.

* Additional rains will aggravate already ongoing flooding of area
rivers and tributaries across the region. Smaller streams and
creeks not currently in flood will fill up and overspill their
banks quickly, heightening the flood threat. In addition,
elevated water levels in low lying and poor drainage areas, as
well as waters that may not yet have receded from antecedent
rainfall, may lead to more road closures due to high water
crossings.

Heed all flood warning signs, and never cross a flooded roadway.
Turn around and don`t drown! Remember it is harder to see rising
waters at night. Seek high ground immediately if you encounter an
area with rising waters.

Some area back roads will begin to be impacted with water covering roads as the Ohio River continues to rise. And when water levels exceed the 50 foot mark, Illinois 1 south of Illinois 13 will begin to be impacted as well.

Make plans now if you live in a flood prone area, before flood waters are effecting you and your property. Know where to go and prepare to evacuate before flood waters threaten
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...SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL / SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and tornadoes are expected to develop today through tonight across lower/middle Ohio Valleys. Isolated strong tornadoes are possible.
The risk of widespread damaging winds will also likely increase through the day as storm structures become more linear. The line of fast-moving severe storms is expected to sweep into parts of southern IN/central KY after dark with a continued damaging wind and isolated tornado threat.

If severe weather threatens seek shelter, severe weather can occur without a watch or a warning. Know where to go for safety before severe weather threatens. Be alert to changing weather conditions and monitor local media for more information.

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