…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky…Indiana…Illinois…
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam and
Shawneetown.
.Recent rainfall and expected significant rainfall this weekend will
continue to cause rises on the Ohio River that will last through
next week.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Shawneetown.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 35.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.5
feet Sunday, February 23. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
– Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood