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Crawford County Sheriff Department
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 :: 11:00 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 05:00AM Thursday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at McAlpine Lower affecting Jefferson, Harrison, Floyd, Clark, Meade and Hardin Counties. Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Crawford, Hancock, Perry and Breckinridge Counties. Ohio River at McAlpine Upper affecting Jefferson, Oldham, Floyd and Clark Counties. Ohio River at Tell City affecting Hancock and Perry Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Clifty Creek affecting Trimble and Jefferson 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 10:00 AM EST Wednesday /9:00 AM CST Wednesday/ the stage was 44.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EST Wednesday /9:00 AM CST Wednesday/ was 44.9 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:

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 late tonight at 500 AM EST /400 AM CST/.

Address/Location
Crawford County Sheriff Department
715 Judicial Plaza Dr
English, IN 47118

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-338-3616

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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