Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri...
Ohio River at Evansville affecting Henderson, Daviess, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties.
Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, McCracken, Pope and Livingston Counties.
Ohio River at Cairo affecting Mississippi, Pulaski, Fulton, Hickman, Alexander, Ballard and Carlisle Counties.
Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties.
Ohio River at Golconda affecting Hardin, Livingston, Pope and Crittenden Counties.
Ohio River near Henderson affecting Vanderburgh, Henderson and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Daviess and Spencer Counties.
Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Hardin, Gallatin, Union and Crittenden Counties.
Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Vanderburgh, Henderson, Union and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Henderson, Daviess, Vanderburgh, Warrick and Spencer Counties.
.Heavy rain has fallen over the area in the past week, so river rises and flooding is still occurring.
For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 905 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Evansville affecting Henderson, Daviess, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties. Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, McCracken, Pope and Livingston Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Mississippi, Pulaski, Fulton, Hickman, Alexander, Ballard and Carlisle Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Hardin, Livingston, Pope and Crittenden Counties. Ohio River near Henderson affecting Vanderburgh, Henderson and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Daviess and Spencer Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Hardin, Gallatin, Union and Crittenden Counties. Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Vanderburgh, Henderson, Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Henderson, Daviess, Vanderburgh, Warrick and Spencer Counties. .Heavy rain has fallen over the area in the past week, so river rises and flooding is still occurring. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 17... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Evansville. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 17. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 44.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.5 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, April 17. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. && LAT...LON 3795 8764 3802 8759 3801 8745 3788 8745 3785 8749