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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Louisville, KY

April 6, 2014Breckinridge County, Hancock County, Kentucky; Perry County, Indiana

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Apr 6, 2014, 7:46 AM CDT for Breckinridge County, Hancock County, Kentucky; Perry County, Indiana. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2014, 7:46 AM CDT (12:46 UTC)
Expired
Apr 10, 2014, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Perry County, IN, Breckinridge County, KY, Hancock County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Ohio River at Tell City (TELI3).

Action stage
36 ft
Minor stage
38 ft
Moderate stage
44 ft
Major stage
50 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

586 
WGUS43 KLMK 061246
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE, KY 
846 AM EDT SUN APR 6 2014

...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... 

  Ohio River at Tell City

affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

.Heavy rain over the last several hours will cause the river to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-070046-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0021.140406T1246Z-140410T0900Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140410T0300Z.NO/
846 AM CDT SUN APR 6 2014

The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until late Wednesday evening.
* At  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 38.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is near crest and will fall below flood stage by 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 floods between Derby and 
  Magnet...Rome and Derby...and at Rocky Point.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.2  
  feet on Sep 24 2004.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$
RL
5 follow-up statements
583 
WGUS83 KLMK 061447
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
1047 AM EDT SUN APR 6 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kentucky...
 
  Ohio River at Tell City 
 
affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-070247-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T0800Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140410T0200Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT SUN APR 6 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until Wednesday night.
* At  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 38.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 closes above Cannelton.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0  
  feet on Dec 18 2007.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$
RL
259 
WGUS83 KLMK 070127
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
927 PM EDT SUN APR 6 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River at Tell City 
 
affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-071627-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T0800Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140410T0200Z.NO/
927 PM CDT SUN APR 6 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 38.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to run just above flood stage through 
  Wednesday.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 floods between Derby and 
  Magnet...Rome and Derby...and at Rocky Point.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.4  
  feet on Apr 25 1998.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$
973 
WGUS83 KLMK 071452
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
1052 AM EDT MON APR 7 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River at Tell City 
 
affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-080252-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140410T0800Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140410T0200Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT MON APR 7 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At  7:00 AM Monday the stage was 38.3 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 38.5 feet by 
  Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  before midnight.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 floods between Derby and 
  Magnet...Rome and Derby...and at Rocky Point.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.4  
  feet on Apr 25 1998.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$
RL
374 
WGUS83 KLMK 080220
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
1020 PM EDT MON APR 7 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kentucky...
 
  Ohio River at Tell City 
 
affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-080502-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140408T0502Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140407T2302Z.NO/
1020 PM CDT MON APR 7 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until late tonight.
* At 12:04 PM Monday the stage was 38.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this evening.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 floods between Derby and 
  Magnet...Rome and Derby...and at Rocky Point.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.2  
  feet on Sep 24 2004.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$
042 
WGUS83 KLMK 080226
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
1026 PM EDT MON APR 7 2014

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kentucky...

  Ohio River at Tell City 
 
affecting the following counties in Indiana...Perry and in 
Kentucky...Breckinridge...Hancock.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at 
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.

&&

INC123-KYC027-091-081302-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-140408T0502Z/
/TELI3.1.ER.140406T0300Z.140406T1100Z.140407T2302Z.NO/
1026 PM CDT MON APR 7 2014

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Ohio River at Tell City.
* until late tonight.
* At 12:04 PM Monday the stage was 38.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet...Indiana highway 66 floods between Derby and 
  Magnet...Rome and Derby...and at Rocky Point.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.2  
  feet on Sep 24 2004.

&&

LAT...LON 3794 8670 3806 8681 3794 8682 3783 8675


$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.