Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Perry, Hancock, Crawford and Breckinridge Counties. Ohio River at Tell City affecting Perry and Hancock Counties.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...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 11:00 AM EDT Thursday /10:00 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 51.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - 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. 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 530 AM EDT /430 AM CDT/.