Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at McAlpine Lower affecting Meade, Hardin, Harrison, Jefferson, Clark and Floyd Counties. Ohio River at McAlpine Upper affecting Clark, Oldham, Floyd and Jefferson 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. Ohio River at Clifty Creek affecting Jefferson and Trimble Counties. .Heavy rain from last weekend has caused flooding.

* 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 4:00 AM EST Wednesday /3:00 AM CST Wednesday/ the stage was 44.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.3 feet early 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:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 715 PM EST /615 PM CST/.