Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2013
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at May 5, 2013, 9:18 PM CDT for Butler County, Warren County, Kentucky. It took effect at May 6, 2013, 12:36 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 5, 2013, 9:18 PM CDT (02:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 6, 2013, 12:36 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 10, 2013, 5:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Butler County, KY, Warren County, KY
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
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WGUS43 KLMK 060218
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE, KY
1018 PM EDT SUN MAY 5 2013
...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Warren.
.Heavy rain over the last several hours is causing the river to rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning.
&&
KYC031-227-061518-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0021.130506T0536Z-130510T1030Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T0536Z.130508T0000Z.130510T0430Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT SUN MAY 5 2013
The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 10:00 PM Sunday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight Monday and
continue to rise to near 35.8 feet by Tuesday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.0
feet on Apr 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$7 follow-up statements
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WGUS83 KLMK 061528
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1128 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
KYC031-227-070328-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130510T1030Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130508T0000Z.130510T0430Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 11:00 AM Monday the stage was 33.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.8 feet by
Tuesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.0
feet on Mar 10 1995.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-070328-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T1430Z.130508T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* At 7:00 AM Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
to rise to near 19.2 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.2
feet on Feb 15 1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$797
WGUS83 KLMK 061533
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1133 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
KYC031-227-070333-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T2308Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1200Z.130508T1708Z.NO/
1133 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* At 11:00 AM Monday the stage was 33.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.2 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on Jan 11 1999.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-070333-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-130510T1536Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T1800Z.130508T0000Z.130510T0936Z.NO/
1133 AM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 7:00 AM Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 18.7 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Reeds and Rochester Ferries are shut down.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8
feet on Feb 7 1997.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$082
WGUS83 KLMK 070044
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
844 PM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning.
&&
KYC031-227-071244-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T2308Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1200Z.130508T1708Z.NO/
844 PM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* At 8:00 PM Monday the stage was 34.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.2 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
early afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on Jan 11 1999.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-071244-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-130510T1536Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T1754Z.130508T0000Z.130510T0936Z.NO/
844 PM EDT MON MAY 6 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 7:00 AM Monday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 18.7 feet by Tuesday evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Reeds and Rochester Ferries are shut down.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8
feet on Feb 7 1997.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$
SZAPPANOS536
WGUS83 KLMK 071600
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1200 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow morning.
&&
KYC031-227-080400-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T1800Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1415Z.130508T1200Z.NO/
1200 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* At 11:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods.
Water overflows lock wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on Jan 11 1999.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-080400-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-130510T1400Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T2300Z.130508T0600Z.130510T0800Z.NO/
1200 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 7:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.1 feet by
after midnight Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Reeds and Rochester Ferries are shut down.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on Sep 29 2002.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$982
WGUS83 KLMK 071623
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1223 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued tomorrow.
&&
KYC031-227-081623-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T1800Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1415Z.130508T1200Z.NO/
1223 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods.
Water overflows lock wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on Jan 11 1999.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-081623-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-130510T1400Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T2300Z.130508T0600Z.130510T0800Z.NO/
1223 PM EDT TUE MAY 7 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* At 7:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.1 feet by
after midnight Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Reeds and Rochester Ferries are shut down.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on Sep 29 2002.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$411
WGUS83 KLMK 081458
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1058 AM EDT WED MAY 8 2013
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
Green River at Rochester
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
The next statement will be issued tonight.
&&
KYC031-227-082320-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T2320Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1415Z.130508T1720Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT WED MAY 8 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* until late this afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 33.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods.
Water overflows lock wall.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$
KYC031-177-183-090258-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-130510T0600Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.130506T2300Z.130508T1100Z.130510T0000Z.NO/
1058 AM EDT WED MAY 8 2013
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* until late Thursday night.
* At 7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Reeds and Rochester Ferries are shut down.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
feet on Sep 29 2002.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680
$$
RL772
WGUS83 KLMK 081928
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
328 PM EDT WED MAY 8 2013
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Woodbury
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Never attempt to cross any flooding roads. This is
especially dangerous at night. Continue to monitor NOAA Weather radio
or commercial broadcasts for further information. If you are affected
by these crests take any necessary precautions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
This will be the last statement.
&&
KYC031-227-081958-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-130508T2320Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.130506T1100Z.130507T1415Z.130508T1815Z.NO/
328 PM EDT WED MAY 8 2013
The flood warning is cancelled for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* At 3:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 32.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 2:15 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 30.8 feet by Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods.
Water overflows lock wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.2
feet on Dec 11 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
3716 8665 3713 8641
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 7:21 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Muhlenberg, Ohio | 4 days |
| May 5, 8:46 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | LMK | Bourbon | 36 hr |
| May 5, 10:41 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | LMK | Edmonson | 36 hr |
| May 6, 2:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Garrard | 43 min |
| May 6, 3:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Washington | 27 min |
| May 6, 3:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 29 min |
| May 6, 4:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Madison | 29 min |
| May 6, 4:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Monroe | 27 min |
| May 6, 5:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Nelson, Spencer | 32 min |
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