Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Perry, Breckinridge, Crawford and Hancock Counties. .Heavy rain from the past several days will cause the river to remain in flood.

* 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 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 48.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 48.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 52.0 feet Thursday morning. - 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:

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 Tuesday morning at 800 AM EDT /700 AM CDT/.