…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…Kentucky…Indiana…
Ohio River at Golconda affecting Hardin, Pope, Crittenden and
Livingston Counties.
Ohio River at Evansville affecting Henderson, Posey, Daviess,
Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
Ohio River near Henderson affecting Henderson, Posey and
Vanderburgh Counties.
Ohio River at Owensboro affecting Spencer and Daviess Counties.
Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Posey and Union Counties.
Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Hardin, Gallatin, Crittenden
and Union Counties.
Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Henderson, Posey, Union and
Vanderburgh Counties.
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Henderson, Spencer, Daviess,
Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
.The heavy rainfall has ended across the region, but flooding still
remains. The Ohio River is already above flood stage and will
continue to rise over the coming days. Crests on the Ohio River will
occur in the next 7 to 10 days.
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…Major flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 39.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 47.9
feet Monday, April 14.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.