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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 3:57PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

ESFLMK A system will arrive this weekend, with another 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain in the forecast. Central and southern KY are currently expected to see the higher totals out of this wave as well. Overall, total rainfall amounts through Sunday could range between 2 and 3 inches across southern Indiana and north central KY, and 3-5 inches in southern Kentucky. With already saturated soils, and area rivers and streams continuing to run high, this rain will make areal flood and river flood threats increase as we move through the week. The river basins that stand the biggest threat
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 1:20PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

ESFPAH A large storm system is expected to bring as much as 3 to 5 inches of rain across parts of western Kentucky from Friday night through Sunday. While the situation still has time to change rainfall this heavy would likely lead to flooding impacts, including flash flooding and developing/worsening river flood conditions. Remain alert for later forecasts and possible watches and warnings.
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 12 at 12:32PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee river basins. Very cold temperatures, favorable for rapid formation of river ice on most areas rivers, are expected Thursday through Friday and again early next week. The formation of heavy river ice cover means that ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises and fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. This outlook means that elevated water
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 11 at 1:55PM CST by NWS Nashville TN

ESFOHX There is an increasing probability of widespread rainfall amounts of 3 inches or more from Friday night through Sunday. This could lead to flooding of rivers across Middle Tennessee. Some locations may even reach moderate flood stage. Here are the rivers where any location along the river has a chance to reach Action Stage, Minor Flood Stage, or Moderate Flood Stage over the weekend and into early next week: Buffalo River - 20% chance of reaching Moderate Flood Stage 40% chance of reaching Minor Flood Stage 70% chance of reaching Action Stage Cumberland River Below Old Hickory Dam -
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 11 at 2:17PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

ESFLOT Favorable conditions for river ice development and possible ice jams are expected beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend, impacting the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kishwaukee river basins. Very cold temperatures are expected Thursday and Friday, with conditions becoming favorable for rapid formation of river ice on rivers and tributaries as early Thursday night into Friday. Ice jams will be possible in isolated areas along the Rock, Fox, Des Plaines, and Kishwaukee rivers. Despite a brief warm-up Saturday, most river ice will likely remain in place through early next week when another period of very cold temperatures arrives.
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 10 at 3:52PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

ESFJKL Multiple surface lows are expected to impact eastern Kentucky beginning late tonight and continuing through late Thursday night. These systems will bring periods of rain, possibly moderate to heavy at times. At this time, between one and three inches of rainfall is forecast through Thursday night with locally higher amounts possible. With antecedent saturated soils and elevated stream levels from recent rainfall, significant rises on creeks and streams will be possible through the middle of the week. Minor flooding will be possible along the main stem of the Cumberland and Kentucky River Basins. An additional round of moderate to
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 10 at 4:31PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

ESFMTR * WHAT...Unsettled weather is forecast to return to the region this week. The first round of rain is progged to impact areas mainly south of the Golden Gate Tuesday night into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts will range from 0.10"-0.25" over inland and valley locations to 0.25"-0.75" along the coastal mountain ranges. Highest precipitation is forecast over the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Lucia range. A stronger and significantly wetter system will move into the area Wednesday night into Thursday. Models agree that this system will pack a bigger punch with strong upper level jet support and ample moisture associated with
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 9 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

ESFMRX Multiple storm systems will impact the area this week and next weekend with moderate to heavy rainfall. The first storm system will impact the area on Tuesday and Tuesday night with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall across the area. Uncertainty exists in where the heaviest rainfall will fall, but the highest probability for heavy rainfall will be across southeast Tennessee and southwest North Carolina. The second storm system will bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area on Wednesday night into Thursday with 1 to 3 inches of rain. There is higher certainty in the heaviest rainfall being
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 9 at 4:35PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

ESFJKL Multiple surface lows are expected to impact eastern Kentucky beginning late Monday night and continuing through late Thursday night. These systems will bring periods of rain, possibly moderate to heavy at times. At this time, between one and nearly four inches of rainfall is forecast through Thursday night with locally higher amounts possible. With antecedent saturated soils and elevated stream levels from recent rainfall, decent to significant rises on creeks and streams will be possible through Thursday night. The larger rivers will then likely see significant rises or minor flooding Friday into Saturday. At this time, the Cumberland, Kentucky
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Hydrologic Outlook issued February 9 at 11:13AM EST by NWS Louisville KY

ESFLMK An unsettled pattern of weather is expected through this week with three separate storm systems expected to track through our region. The first system will move through late Monday night through Tuesday night, bringing a wintry mix across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. Mostly rain is expected across southern Kentucky where 1 to 2" of rain could occur. The second storm system is expected later Wednesday through Wednesday night, and is expected to be mostly rain. An additional 1 to 2" of rain is expected with this system, especially across central and southern KY once again. We'll also have