Flood Warning issued February 16 at 11:40AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois…Kentucky…Missouri…Indiana…

Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard,
Mississippi, Pulaski, Fulton and Alexander Counties.

Ohio River at Golconda affecting Pope, Crittenden, Hardin and
Livingston Counties.

Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Daviess and Spencer Counties.

Ohio River at Evansville affecting Daviess, Warrick, Posey,
Vanderburgh and Henderson Counties.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky…Indiana…Illinois…

Ohio River near Henderson affecting Henderson, Posey and
Vanderburgh Counties.

Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Pope, McCracken and
Livingston Counties.

Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties.

Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Hardin, Crittenden and
Gallatin Counties.

Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Henderson, Union, Posey and
Vanderburgh Counties.

Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Daviess, Warrick,
Vanderburgh, Henderson and Spencer Counties.

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…Moderate
flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE…Ohio River at Shawneetown.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, Several county roads are closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 35.9 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CST Sunday was 35.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.7
feet Sunday, February 23.
– Flood stage is 33.0 feet.