…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…Kentucky…Indiana…
Ohio River at Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson,
Mount Vernon, J.T. 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.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Ohio River at Shawneetown.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 52.0 feet, Several rural roads and houses are
isolated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 51.8 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Saturday was 51.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.7
feet Tuesday morning.
– Flood stage is 33.0 feet.