…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana…Kentucky…Illinois…
Ohio River at Owensboro…Newburgh Dam…Evansville…Henderson…
Mount Vernon…JT Myers Dam… Shawneetown… and Golconda.
.Moderate to major flooding remains forecast along the Ohio River
from Owensboro downstream to Golconda. Water levels continue to
rise, with crests expected this weekend into early next week.
For the Ohio River…including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville,
Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda…
Moderate to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River near Henderson.
* WHEN…Until Friday, April 18.
* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, Several county roads in the western and
northern part of the county flood, leaving many impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 41.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.1
feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Friday, April 18.
– Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood