Flood Warning issued February 19 at 11:50AM CST until February 28 at 4:17AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

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

Ohio River at Smithland Dam

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

Ohio River at Cairo

Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam

…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky…
Illinois…

Ohio River at Paducah

.Recent heavy rains have caused minor to moderate flooding along the
Ohio River from Smithland through Cairo.

For the Ohio River…including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock
and Dam, Cairo…Moderate to Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE…Ohio River at Smithland Dam.

* WHEN…Until Friday, February 28.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 42.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Thursday, February 27.
– Flood stage is 40.0 feet.