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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Paducah, KY

March 13, 2015Franklin County, Williamson County, Illinois

NWS Paducah, KY issued this river flood warning at Mar 13, 2015, 10:47 AM CDT for Franklin County, Williamson County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 14, 2015, 9:41 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2015, 10:47 AM CDT (15:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2015, 9:41 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2015, 9:29 PM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Paducah, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Franklin County, IL, Williamson County, IL

The radar

The Paducah radar (KPAH), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:51 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 Big Muddy River at Plumfield (PLMI2). The gauge peaked at 22.78 ft at Mar 16, 2015, 4:00 AM CDT.

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Action stage
18 ft
Minor stage
20 ft
Moderate stage
27 ft
Major stage
34 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05597000, 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.

918 
WGUS43 KPAH 131547
FLWPAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1047 AM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

...The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a 
flood warning for the following rivers in Illinois... 

  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro

.Recent rainfall along with additional heavy rain today into tonight
will lead to minor flooding along the Big Muddy River at Plumfield
and Murphysboro this weekend into next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-141947-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0021.150315T2300Z-150318T0824Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T2300Z.150317T0000Z.150318T0224Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* from Sunday evening to late Tuesday night.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday evening and continue to
  rise to near 21.5 feet by Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-141947-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0022.150315T0112Z-000000T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150315T0112Z.150319T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1047 AM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* from Saturday evening until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.5 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue 
  to rise to near 27.1 feet by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 Feet...Some minor flooding in S 3rd & Division / 
  Plum Street area.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
13 follow-up statements
420 
WGUS83 KPAH 140255
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
955 PM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

...The flood warning continues for the...Big Muddy River...near 
Plumfield...and near Murphysboro...affecting the indicated counties
in Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River...
  
    near Plumfield....affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties.
    
    near Murphysboro..affecting Jackson County.
 
.Heavy rainfall and runoff have caused river levels to rise on the 
Big Muddy River. Near Plumfield....and near Murphysboro...Minor 
flooding is forecast. See the details below...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-150655-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.150315T1200Z-150318T1312Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T1200Z.150316T1800Z.150318T0712Z.NO/
955 PM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* from Sunday morning to Wednesday morning.
* At  9:30 PM Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to
  rise to near 21.8 feet by Monday early afternoon. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-150654-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.150315T0336Z-000000T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150315T0336Z.150318T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
955 PM CDT FRI MAR 13 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* from Saturday evening until further notice.
* At  9:30 PM Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow late evening and 
  continue to rise to near 27.8 feet by Wednesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
330 
WGUS83 KPAH 141446
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
946 AM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro
 
.Copious amounts of rainfall this past week along with snowmelt
prior to that has resulted in minor flooding developing on the
Big Muddy at Plumfield and Murphysboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-151846-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.150315T0447Z-150317T0900Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0447Z.150315T1800Z.150317T0300Z.NO/
946 AM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* from this evening to late Monday night.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 18.7 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 20.6 feet by tomorrow afternoon. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Monday night.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-151846-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.150314T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2100Z.150317T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
946 AM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* from this afternoon until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 27.4 feet by Tuesday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
879 
WGUS83 KPAH 150247
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
947 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

...The flood warning continues for the...Big Muddy River...at the 
following locations...affecting the indicated counties in Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River...
  
  near Plumfield.....affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties.
  
  near Murphysboro...affecting Jackson County.
 
.Heavy rainfall and snowmelt have caused river levels to rise on the 
Big Muddy River. Near Plumfield and near Murphysboro...Minor flooding 
is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. See the details below...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-160647-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.150315T0241Z-150317T0600Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150315T1800Z.150317T0000Z.NO/
947 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* from this evening to late Monday night.
* At  9:00 PM Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.9 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-160646-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150322T0224Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T0600Z.150321T2024Z.NO/
947 PM CDT SAT MAR 14 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Saturday March 21.
* At  9:00 PM Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.5 feet by 
  early Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Saturday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
568 
WGUS83 KPAH 151552
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro
 
.Heavy rainfall this past week along with prior snowmelt has led to 
minor flooding developing on the Big Muddy River at Plumfield and 
Murphysboro.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-161952-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150318T0359Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T0000Z.150317T2159Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-161952-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150322T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1200Z.150321T1800Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Saturday evening.
* At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.5 feet by 
  Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
453 
WGUS83 KPAH 160427
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1127 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

...The flood warning continues for the...Big Muddy River...at the 
following locations...affecting the indicated counties in Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River...
  
    near Plumfield......affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties.
    
    near Murphysboro... affecting Jackson County.
 
.Heavy rainfall and snowmelt have caused river levels to rise on the 
Big Muddy River. Near Plumfield and near Murphysboro...Minor flooding 
is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. See the details below...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-170827-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150318T0900Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T0400Z.150318T0300Z.NO/
1127 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 22.7 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Tuesday before midnight.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-170827-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1127 PM CDT SUN MAR 15 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until further notice.
* At 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 24.2 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.4 feet by 
  Wednesday early afternoon then begin falling.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
172 
WGUS83 KPAH 161504
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1004 AM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

...The flood warning continues for the Big Muddy River affecting
   areas in Illinois...
 
   Near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties 
   Near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County 
 
.Heavy rainfall over the weekend has aggravated current flood conditions
along the river. Minor flooding will persist. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-171904-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150319T0130Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150318T1930Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 10 AM Monday the stage was 22.7 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-171904-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150323T0900Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1800Z.150323T0300Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Monday March 23.
* At 10 AM Monday the stage was 25.0 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 27.5 feet by Wednesday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
002 
WGUS83 KPAH 170205
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
905 PM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro
 
.Heavy rainfall last week has resulted in a prolonged period
of minor flooding along the Big Muddy River at Plumfield and
Murphysboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-180605-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150318T1930Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150318T1330Z.NO/
905 PM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At  8:30 PM Monday the stage was 22.5 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Wednesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-180605-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150323T1312Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150319T0600Z.150323T0712Z.NO/
905 PM CDT MON MAR 16 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Monday March 23.
* At  8:30 PM Monday the stage was 25.6 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.4 feet by 
  Thursday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
727 
WGUS83 KPAH 171641
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1141 AM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

...The flood warning continues for the Big Muddy River affecting
   areas in southern Illinois...
 
   Near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties 
   Near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County 
 
.Water levels along the Big Muddy River are near crest, or have
crested and forecast to fall. Minor flood conditions are forecast
to end between tomorrow and early next week. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-182041-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150319T0430Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150318T2230Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Wednesday evening.
* At 11 AM Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-182040-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150323T1424Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150319T0600Z.150323T0824Z.NO/
1141 AM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Monday morning.
* At 11 AM Tuesday the stage was 26.4 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 27.5 feet by 
  Thursday morning, and forecast to fall below flood stage 
  Monday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
581 
WGUS83 KPAH 180059
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
759 PM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro
 
.Heavy rainfall last week has led to a prolonged period of minor
flooding along the Big Muddy River at Plumfield and Murphysboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-190459-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150319T1200Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150319T0600Z.NO/
759 PM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Thursday morning.
* At  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 21.8 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-190459-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150324T0000Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150319T1200Z.150323T1800Z.NO/
759 PM CDT TUE MAR 17 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Monday evening.
* At  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 26.7 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.7 feet by 
  Thursday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
439 
WGUS83 KPAH 181441
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
941 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

...The flood warning continues for the Big Muddy River affecting 
   areas in southwest Illinois...
 
   Near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties 
   Near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County 
 
.Water levels are beginning to recede along portions of the Big
Muddy River with minor flood conditions forecast to end near
Plumfield by late tomorrow morning, at at Murphysboro by Sunday
afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-191800-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150319T1800Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150319T1200Z.NO/
941 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 21.3 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-191841-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150323T0200Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1400Z.150322T2000Z.NO/
941 AM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Sunday evening.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 26.9 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday afternoon.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
401 
WGUS83 KPAH 190208
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
908 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro 
  
.Plumfield continues to fall and is expected to go below flood stage
on Thursday afternoon. Murphysboro will continue to fall but will 
remain above flood stage through Sunday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-200000-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150320T0000Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150319T1800Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until Thursday evening.
* At  8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-200608-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150322T1200Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1715Z.150322T0600Z.NO/
908 PM CDT WED MAR 18 2015

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Sunday morning.
* At  8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 26.9 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  early Sunday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
810 
WGUS83 KPAH 191510
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1010 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2015

...The flood warning continues for the Big Muddy River affecting areas
   in southwest Illinois...
 
   Near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson Counties 
   Near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County 
 
.Water levels continue to slowly recede along portions of the 
Big Muddy river with minor flood conditions ending near Plumfield
within 24 hours, and near Murphysboro over the weekend. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-200359-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150320T0359Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150319T2159Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* until this evening.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

ILC077-201910-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-150322T1930Z/
/MURI2.1.ER.150314T2122Z.150318T1715Z.150322T1330Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT THU MAR 19 2015

The Flood Warning continues for the Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* At 10 AM Thursday the stage was 26.6 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 22.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  Sunday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8946 3760 8947 3760 8941 3773 8935
      3778 8915 3784 8915             

$$
050 
WGUS83 KPAH 200229
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
929 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2015

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Illinois...
 
  Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson 
  Counties
 
.The Big Muddy River at Plumfield Illinois has gone below flood stage.
For this reason...the flood warning has been cancelled.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...

Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded 
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow 
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather 
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.

Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/

&&

ILC055-199-200259-
/O.CAN.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-150320T0359Z/
/PLMI2.1.ER.150315T0037Z.150316T1145Z.150320T0100Z.NO/
929 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2015

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Big Muddy River near Plumfield.
* At  9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 20.0 feet. 
* Flood Stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  8:00 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 18.3 feet by Saturday
  morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 Feet...Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly 
  bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 8901 3792 8906 3784 8915 3778 8915
      3789 8898 3801 8895             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 10:43 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningPAHAlexander, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and 3 more18 hr
Mar 13, 10:47 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningPAHJackson9 days
Mar 13, 1:22 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningPAHEdwards, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope and 4 more15 hr

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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.