…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky…Indiana…
Ohio River at Evansville affecting Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick,
Henderson and Daviess 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 Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Pope and
Hardin Counties.
Ohio River near Henderson affecting Henderson, Vanderburgh and
Posey Counties.
Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Gallatin, Union
and Hardin Counties.
Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Henderson, Union,
Vanderburgh and Posey Counties.
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Vanderburgh, Warrick,
Henderson, Spencer and Daviess Counties.
.After heavy rainfall last week and over the weekend, the Ohio River
continues to rise. Moderate to Major flooding is expected. Most
locations from Owensboro to Golconda will crest from later this week
into early next week.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Golconda.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 53.0 feet, The levee at the marina is under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 45.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.5
feet Wednesday, April 16.
– Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
51.6 feet on 01/09/1991.