…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana…Kentucky…
Ohio River at McAlpine Lower affecting Hardin, Floyd, Meade,
Harrison, Jefferson and Clark Counties.
Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Hancock,
Breckinridge, Perry and Crawford Counties.
Ohio River at Clifty Creek affecting Jefferson and Trimble
Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana…
Kentucky…
Ohio River at McAlpine Upper affecting Jefferson, Clark, Floyd
and Oldham Counties.
Ohio River at Tell City affecting Hancock and Perry Counties.
.Heavy rain from the past several days has caused the river to rise
with additional rainfall expected through Sunday.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 39.0 feet, Highway 66 floods near Derby – Dexter area.
At 42.0 feet, Agricultural flooding begins near Cloverport and
Cannelton. Highway 66 floods near Derby and Dexter. Rocky Point
Girl Scout camp is affected.
At 51.0 feet, Locks are closed. Large sections large of highway 66
flood. Highway 60 floods between Cloverport and Hawesville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:00 PM EDT Saturday /11:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage
was 40.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this afternoon and continue rising to 49.0 feet Thursday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
49.3 feet on 04/28/2011.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood