Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Breckinridge, Hancock, Perry and Crawford Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at McAlpine Lower affecting Clark, Harrison, Jefferson, Floyd, Meade and Hardin Counties. Ohio River at McAlpine Upper affecting Clark, Jefferson, Floyd and Oldham Counties. Ohio River at Tell City affecting Perry and Hancock Counties. .Recent heavy rain 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 Monday afternoon.

* 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 Saturday /9:00 AM CST Saturday/ the stage was 45.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling to 26.7 feet Thursday 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:

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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued when a new forecast becomes available.late tonight at 100 AM EST /midnight CST/.