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Crawford County Sheriff Department
Monday April 14th, 2025 :: 11:13 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:00AM Tuesday

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* 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 EDT Monday /9:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 44.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Monday /9:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 47.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 23.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 Tuesday morning at 800 AM EDT /700 AM CDT/.

Address/Location
Crawford County Sheriff Department
715 Judicial Plaza Dr
English, IN 47118

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-338-3616

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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