…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois…Kentucky…Indiana…
Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin
and Pope Counties.
Ohio River near Henderson affecting Henderson, Vanderburgh and
Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Evansville affecting Warrick, Vanderburgh, Daviess,
Posey and Henderson Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky…Indiana…Illinois…
Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Spencer and Daviess Counties.
Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Gallatin, Hardin and
Crittenden Counties.
Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Union, Henderson,
Vanderburgh and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Warrick, Vanderburgh,
Daviess, Spencer and Henderson Counties.
.One more round of moderate to heavy rainfall is expected through
this evening before we begin to dry out later on Sunday. The Ohio
River is already above flood stage in some locations and others will
rise above tonight and tomorrow. Crests on the Ohio River will occur
in the next 7 to 10 days.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Shawneetown.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 52.0 feet, Several rural roads and houses are
isolated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 34.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.7
feet Monday, April 14.
– Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
54.4 feet on 03/12/1997.