At 1036 PM CST, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. While the heaviest rain has come to an end,
widespread flooding will continue for several more hours as runoff
continues to force area rivers and streams higher. Numerous roads
are either closed or impassable. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain has
fallen. Additional rainfall of less than 1 inch is expected in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring and will eventually
transition to overland flooding.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE…Emergency management reported.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Owensboro, Madisonville, Providence, Marion, Sturgis, Calhoun,
Sebree, Livermore, Clay, Rosiclare, Dixon, Whitesville, Beech
Grove, St. Joseph, Creswell, Masonville, Knottsville, Hanson,
Sacramento and Island.