…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky…Indiana…
Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam affecting Perry,
Breckinridge, Crawford and Hancock Counties.
.Heavy rain from the past several days will cause the river to
remain in flood.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Cannelton Lock and Dam.
* WHEN…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 Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was
48.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 39.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday /11:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 48.5
feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 52.0
feet Thursday morning.
– Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
50.7 feet on 02/27/2018.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood