Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at McAlpine Lower affecting Meade, Hardin, Jefferson, Floyd, Harrison and Clark Counties. Ohio River at McAlpine Upper affecting Jefferson, Floyd, Oldham and Clark Counties. Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Crawford, Perry, Breckinridge and Hancock Counties. Ohio River at Tell City affecting Perry and Hancock Counties. .Heavy rain from the past several days has caused the river to rise.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 39.0 feet, Highway 66 floods near Derby - Dexter area. At 42.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins near Cloverport and Cannelton. Highway 66 floods near Derby and Dexter. Rocky Point Girl Scout camp is affected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EST Tuesday /10:00 AM CST Tuesday/ the stage was 43.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday /10:00 AM CST Tuesday/ was 43.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.1 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 44.5 feet on 02/17/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAWFORD, IN ... PERRY, IN ... BRECKINRIDGE, KY ... HANCOCK, KY

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM EST /noon CST/.