...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken and southeast Missouri, including the following county, Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Significant flooding remains on the Bayou de Chien, Mayfield Creek, Clarks River, Obion Creek and other local tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 857 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 13 and 14 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paducah, Mayfield, Charleston, Benton, East Prairie, Cairo, Calvert City, Fulton, Hickman, Clinton, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Lone Oak, Reidland, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State Park, Barlow, Wyatt and Anniston. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, McCracken, Pope and Livingston Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Alexander, Hickman, Mississippi, Ballard, Fulton, Carlisle and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. .A flood wave will continue to work its way down the Ohio River. Moderate to major flooding can be expected from Smithland to Cairo. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Property damage begins on the the Illinois and Kentucky sides of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 45.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0 feet Thursday, April 17. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. &&