Full Notification

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Breckinridge, Perry, Crawford and Hancock Counties. .Heavy rain from the past several days will cause the river to rise.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major 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. At 51.0 feet, Locks are closed. Large sections large of highway 66 flood. Highway 60 floods between Cloverport and Hawesville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 46.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday /8:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 46.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 50.7 feet on 02/27/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon at 330 PM EDT /230 PM CDT/.