Effective:

2025-02-27T09:53:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-28T12:00:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river... Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, and Cairo. .The lowest part of the Ohio River from Smithland to Cairo has crested and will continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 43.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 23.5 feet Sunday, March 09. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Instruction: 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.

Effective:

2025-02-26T11:16:00-06:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T13:30:00-06:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, and Cairo. .Recent heavy rains have caused minor to moderate flooding along the Ohio River from Smithland through Cairo. The river is beginning to lower, forecast to fall below flood stage at the end of the week or into the weekend. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor to moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 43.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Instruction: 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.