Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:48PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 6:48pm
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Rochester affecting Muhlenberg, Ohio and Butler
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County.
* WHAT...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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 37.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected remain near flood stage and
continue rising with additional rainfall to a crest of 38.0
feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
39.0 feet on 03/22/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 700 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Butler, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY