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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Louisville, KY

February 3, 2016Butler County, Warren County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2016, 9:06 AM CST for Butler County, Warren County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 3, 2016, 6:40 PM CST. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2016, 9:06 AM CST (15:06 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2016, 6:40 PM CST
Expired
Feb 6, 2016, 5:20 PM CST
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Butler County, KY, Warren County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The text

As transmitted.

860 
WGUS43 KLMK 031506
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE, KY 
1006 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

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

  Green River at Woodbury
  Green River at Rochester

affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.

.Heavy rain over the past day 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.

&&

KYC031-227-040306-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0002.160204T0040Z-160206T2320Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0040Z.160205T0000Z.160206T1720Z.NO/
1006 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* from this evening to Saturday evening.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 28.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 36.4 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8  
  feet on Jul 7 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
      3716 8665 3713 8641             

$$

KYC031-177-183-040306-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0003.160204T1800Z-160207T1030Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.160204T1800Z.160205T1800Z.160207T0430Z.NO/
1006 AM EST WED FEB 3 2016

The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Green River at Rochester.
* from Thursday afternoon to late Saturday night.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 18.2 
  feet Friday early afternoon.
* 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 18.2  
  feet on Jul 9 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680


$$
SZAPPANOS
6 follow-up statements
534 
WGUS83 KLMK 040138
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
838 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...
 
  Rough River near Dundee 
  Green River at Woodbury 
  Green River at Rochester 
 
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Muhlenberg...
Ohio...Warren.

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.

&&

KYC183-040745-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160204T0745Z/
/DUNK2.1.ER.160203T2037Z.160204T0045Z.160204T0145Z.NO/
838 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rough River near Dundee.
* until late tonight.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 25.3 feet. 
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...County roads between Dundee and Narrows 
  flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.3  
  feet on Jan 25 2002.

&&

LAT...LON 3766 8653 3751 8696 3752 8713 3743 8710
      3743 8694 3755 8649             

$$

KYC031-227-041638-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160208T0051Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0157Z.160205T0600Z.160207T1851Z.NO/
838 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* until Sunday evening.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 32.5 feet. 
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 37.6 feet by early Friday morning. The river will fall
  below flood stage by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.7  
  feet on Mar 21 2008.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
      3716 8665 3713 8641             

$$

KYC031-177-183-041638-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0003.160205T0448Z-160208T1800Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.160205T0448Z.160206T0600Z.160208T1200Z.NO/
838 PM EST WED FEB 3 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* from Thursday evening to Monday afternoon.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 18.5 
  feet early Saturday 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 18.5  
  feet on Jan 10 2005.

&&

LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680


$$
RL
722 
WGUS83 KLMK 041414
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
914 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...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...

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

&&

KYC031-227-050214-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T0400Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0330Z.160205T0600Z.160206T2200Z.NO/
914 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* until Saturday evening.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday 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 35.9 feet by 
  after midnight Friday. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8  
  feet on Jul 7 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
      3716 8665 3713 8641             

$$

KYC031-177-183-050213-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0003.160205T0600Z-160208T2000Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.160205T0600Z.160206T1200Z.160208T1400Z.NO/
914 AM EST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* from late tonight to Monday afternoon.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 18.4 
  feet Saturday 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 18.4  
  feet on Dec 2 2001.

&&

LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680


$$
516 
WGUS83 KLMK 050150
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
850 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

...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...

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

&&

KYC031-227-051650-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160207T0400Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0330Z.160205T0600Z.160206T2200Z.NO/
850 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* until Saturday evening.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 35.4 feet. 
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.9 feet by 
  after midnight Friday.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8  
  feet on Jul 7 2013.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
      3716 8665 3713 8641             

$$

KYC031-177-183-051649-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160208T2000Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.160206T1200Z.160208T1400Z.NO/
850 PM EST THU FEB 4 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* until Monday afternoon.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to have a maximum value of 18.4 
  feet Saturday 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 18.4  
  feet on Dec 2 2001.

&&

LAT...LON 3739 8678 3727 8697 3718 8690 3728 8680


$$

MRC
041 
WGUS83 KLMK 051559
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
1059 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...
 
  Green River at Woodbury 
 
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Warren.

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.

&&

KYC031-227-060359-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T1520Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0330Z.160205T0700Z.160206T0920Z.NO/
1059 AM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 35.1 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 
  early Saturday.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet...Several county roads flood near Woodbury.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8641 3728 8659 3739 8678 3728 8680
      3716 8665 3713 8641             

$$

CMC
116 
WGUS83 KLMK 060226
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
925 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

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

  Green River at Woodbury 
 
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Butler...Warren.

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.

&&

KYC031-227-061520-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T1520Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0330Z.160205T0700Z.160206T0920Z.NO/
925 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  9:00 PM Friday the stage was 34.1 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 
  early Saturday.
* 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             

$$

MRC
229 
WGUS83 KLMK 061438
FLSLMK
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 
938 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

...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...

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

&&

KYC031-227-061508-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160206T1520Z/
/WDBK2.1.ER.160204T0330Z.160205T0700Z.160206T0815Z.NO/
938 AM EST SAT FEB 6 2016

The flood warning is cancelled for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 31.5 feet. 
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  3:15 AM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 29.6 feet by Sunday 
  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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 2, 10:08 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble3 hr
Feb 2, 10:31 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAllen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Green and 5 more4 hr
Feb 2, 11:11 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSpencer34 min
Feb 2, 11:29 PM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Franklin, Hardin, Henry, Larue and 7 more6 hr
Feb 2, 11:56 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer4 hr
Feb 3, 12:15 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMonroe30 min
Feb 3, 1:02 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Green, Lincoln and 5 more4 hr
Feb 3, 1:05 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison and 5 more4 hr
Feb 3, 1:25 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine35 min
Feb 3, 1:36 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGarrard, Madison39 min
Feb 3, 2:05 AM CSTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClinton, Cumberland3 hr
Feb 3, 3:08 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKOhio29 hr
Feb 3, 9:06 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Muhlenberg, Ohio4 days
Feb 3, 1:55 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningLMKWarren45 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Kentucky, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

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.