Alertes en vigueurNelson

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Nelson and Hardin Counties. .Heavy rain from the past weekend has caused the river to rise.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rolling Fork River near Boston.
When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 40.0 feet, Water begins to cross low spots on some county roads. Some homes in flood plain are cutoff. At 42.0 feet, A few homes and trailers outside of Boston flood. At 43.0 feet, Floodwall begins closing in Lebanon Junction.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 42.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 42.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.6 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 42.2 feet on 07/08/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.