Alertes en vigueurOwensboro, KY

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in KentuckyIndianaIllinoi
S: Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and at Shawneetown. .Recent and expected heavy rain will raise the Ohio River into flood soon at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood. For the Ohio Riverincluding Newburgh Dam, ShawneetownMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Ohio River at Newburgh Dam.
When: From Sunday afternoon to Saturday, March 14.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 34.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 40.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 14. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.