WGUS83 KPAH 071644 FLSPAH Flood Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 1144 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, Pope and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Mississippi, Carlisle, Ballard, Alexander, Hickman, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. .Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 15 inches fell across the Ohio River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels elevated over the next week and beyond. Moderate to major flooding is forecast from Smithland down to Cairo. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. && ILC151-KYC139-081845- /O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SMLI2.2.ER.250406T0213Z.250416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 44.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 48.5 feet Wednesday, April 16. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3728 8856 3727 8840 3707 8837 3715 8852 $$ ILC127-151-KYC139-145-081845- /O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PAHK2.2.ER.250405T1737Z.250416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, The first gate is closed in the floodwall in Paducah. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 45.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then rise to 49.5 feet Wednesday, April 16. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3725 8888 3715 8861 3715 8852 3707 8837 3697 8854 3709 8872 3716 8890 $$ ILC003-153-KYC007-039-075-105-MOC133-081845- /O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CIRI2.3.ER.250405T0948Z.250410T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1144 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 50.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3709 8946 3717 8916 3709 8907 3680 8900 3664 8908 3671 8929 $$ ILC153-KYC007-081845- /O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /OLMI2.3.ER.250405T0521Z.250410T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1144 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 46.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3717 8916 3725 8902 3725 8888 3716 8890 3717 8899 3709 8906 $$ SP