Flood Warning issued February 23 at 9:07PM CST until February 28 at 1:20PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

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

Ohio River at Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson,
Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, and Golconda.

.Minor to moderate flooding continues on the Ohio River due to
recent heavy rains. River levels are cresting today and tomorrow,
forecast to fall below flood stage later this week.

For the Ohio River…including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville,
Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda…
Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE…Ohio River at Golconda.

* WHEN…Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 46.0 feet, Flooding begins to affect Rosiclare
Illinois.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 45.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.7
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
– Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

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