Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois...
Ohio River at Owensboro...Newburgh Dam...Evansville...Henderson... Mount Vernon...JT Myers Dam... Shawneetown... and Golconda.
.Moderate to major flooding remains forecast along the Ohio River from Owensboro downstream to Golconda. Water levels continue to rise, with crests expected this weekend into early next week.
For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda... Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 1131 AM CDT Wed Apr 9 2025 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Owensboro...Newburgh Dam...Evansville...Henderson... Mount Vernon...JT Myers Dam... Shawneetown... and Golconda. .Moderate to major flooding remains forecast along the Ohio River from Owensboro downstream to Golconda. Water levels continue to rise, with crests expected this weekend into early next week. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda... Moderate to Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 18... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Evansville. * WHEN...Until Friday, April 18. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 46.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, April 18. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 48.3 feet on 03/11/1945. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3795 8764 3802 8759 3801 8745 3788 8745 3785 8749