Full Notification

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...From this afternoon 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. At 51.0 feet, Locks are closed. Large sections large of highway 66 flood. Highway 60 floods between Cloverport and Hawesville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Saturday /11:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 40.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to 49.0 feet Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 49.3 feet on 04/28/2011. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.