Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:53AM CDT until April 21 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

…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.

.Minor 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…
Minor to Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Ohio River at Golconda.

* WHEN…Until Monday, April 21.

* IMPACTS…At 53.0 feet, The levee at the marina is under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 50.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to 52.0 feet Tuesday evening.
It will fall below flood stage Monday, April 21.
– Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

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