Effective:

2025-02-26T09:41:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T12:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Butler, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio, and Muhlenberg Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. At 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 41.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CST Wednesday was 44.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 38.5 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.0 feet on 02/16/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at noon CST.

Effective:

2025-02-26T09:41:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T12:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Butler, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio, and Muhlenberg Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. At 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 41.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CST Wednesday was 44.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 38.5 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.0 feet on 02/16/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at noon CST.