…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky…
Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County.
.Heavy rain from the past few days will cause the river to rise.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Green River near Mammoth Cave.
* WHEN…Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS…At 20.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to RV and trailer
traffic due to high water. Heavy loads will be at the judgment of
the ferry operator considering the 12 ton load limit of ferry.
Backcountry camping on the Green River floodplain is prohibited.
At 20.1 feet, Launching of paddle craft is prohibited.
At 32.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to all traffic due to high
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 32.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 32.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.3
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
– Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
– Flood History…No available flood history.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood