Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 4, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2016, 9:28 AM CST for Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 3, 2016, 6:40 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 3, 2016, 9:28 AM CST (15:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 3, 2016, 6:40 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 8, 2016, 12:39 PM CST
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Muhlenberg County, KY
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:31 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 Green River (KY) at Paradise (PRDK2). The gauge peaked at 21.32 ft at Feb 6, 2016, 6:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 378 ft
- Minor stage
- 380 ft
- Moderate stage
- 386 ft
- Major stage
- 400 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03316500, 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.
188
WGUS43 KPAH 031528
FLWPAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
928 AM CST WED FEB 3 2016
...The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a
flood warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Heavy rainfall across western Kentucky yesterday has caused river
levels to rise along the Green River. Minor flooding is forecast to
develop at Paradise this evening and continue into Sunday.
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/
&&
KYC177-041928-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0004.160204T0040Z-160207T1900Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160204T0040Z.160205T1800Z.160207T1300Z.NO/
928 AM CST WED FEB 3 2016
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Green River at Paradise.
* from this evening to Sunday afternoon.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 378.2 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 383.1 feet by Friday afternoon. The river will
fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 380.0 Feet...Water rises over the skimmer wall at the
TVA fossil plant.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$11 follow-up statements
757
WGUS83 KPAH 040509
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1109 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016
...The flood warning continues for the...Green River...at
Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County...in Kentucky...
Green River...at Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County.
.Heavy rainfall recently has caused river levels to rise on the
Green River. At Paradise...Minor flooding is occurring and Minor
flooding is forecast. See the details below...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-050909-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM CST WED FEB 3 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 381.6 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 385.1 feet by
early Saturday morning then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$690
WGUS83 KPAH 041724
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1124 AM CST THU FEB 4 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Recent heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise along the
Green River. Minor flooding is occurring at Paradise and will
continue 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/
&&
KYC177-052124-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1124 AM CST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 383.0 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 385.0 feet by
Saturday morning then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$831
WGUS83 KPAH 050527
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1127 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016
...The flood warning continues for the...Green River...at
Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County...in Kentucky...
Green River...at Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County
.Heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise on the Green River.
At Paradise...Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is
forecast. See te details below...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-060927-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1127 PM CST THU FEB 4 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise
* until further notice.
* At 10:15 PM Thursday the stage was 383.7 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 385.0 feet by
early Saturday morning then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$325
WGUS83 KPAH 051538
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
938 AM CST FRI FEB 5 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following river in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Previous heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise along
portions of the Green River at Paradise. Minor flooding will
continue over the weekend as the river crests Saturday.
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/
&&
KYC177-061938-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160210T0600Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1200Z.160210T0000Z.NO/
938 AM CST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 384.0 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 384.6 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$753
WGUS83 KPAH 060305
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
905 PM CST FRI FEB 5 2016
...The flood warning continues for the...Green River...at
Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County...in Kentucky...
Green River...at Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise on the Green River.
At Paradise...Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is
forecast. See the details below...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-070705-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160210T0600Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1200Z.160210T0000Z.NO/
905 PM CST FRI FEB 5 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise
* until late Tuesday night.
* At 8:15 PM Friday the stage was 384.4 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 384.6 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$361
WGUS83 KPAH 061444
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
844 AM CST SAT FEB 6 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following river in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Previous heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise along the
Green River at Paradise. Minor flooding is expected to continue over
the next few days as the river begins to fall.
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/
&&
KYC177-071844-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160209T1559Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160209T0959Z.NO/
844 AM CST SAT FEB 6 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 384.5 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$258
WGUS83 KPAH 070327
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
927 PM CST SAT FEB 6 2016
...The flood warning continues for the...Green River...at
Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County...in Kentucky...
Green River...at Paradise...affecting Muhlenberg County.
.Heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise on the Green River.
At Paradise...Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is
forecast. See the details below...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-080727-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160209T0300Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160208T2100Z.NO/
927 PM CST SAT FEB 6 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until Monday evening.
* At 8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 384.0 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Monday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$108
WGUS83 KPAH 071328
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
728 AM CST SUN FEB 7 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following river in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Water levels along portions of the Green River at Paradise will fall
slowly over the next few days and are expected to fall below flood
stage tomorrow 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/
&&
KYC177-081728-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160209T0200Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160208T2000Z.NO/
728 AM CST SUN FEB 7 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until Monday evening.
* At 6:15 AM Sunday the stage was 383.1 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow early afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$018
WGUS83 KPAH 080551
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1151 PM CST SUN FEB 7 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise
.Water levels will continue to fall and Paradise is forecast to go
below flood stage on Monday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-090000-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160209T0000Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160208T1800Z.NO/
1151 PM CST SUN FEB 7 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until Monday evening.
* At 11:15 PM Sunday the stage was 381.1 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and is forecast to fall below flood
stage on Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 380.0 Feet...Water rises over the skimmer wall at the
TVA fossil plant.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$089
WGUS83 KPAH 081417
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
817 AM CST MON FEB 8 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following river in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Water levels will continue to recede over the next few days along
portions of Green River at Paradise. The river will fall below flood
stage late this 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/
&&
KYC177-082250-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160208T2250Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160208T1650Z.NO/
817 AM CST MON FEB 8 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Paradise.
* until this afternoon.
* At 7:15 AM Monday the stage was 380.3 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this morning.
* Impact...At 380.0 Feet...Water rises over the skimmer wall at the
TVA fossil plant.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$903
WGUS83 KPAH 081839
FLSPAH
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KENTUCKY
1239 PM CST MON FEB 8 2016
...The flood warning is cancelled for the following river in
Kentucky...
Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County
.Water levels along portions of the Green River at Paradise have
fallen below flood stage and will continue to fall over the next
few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...
Never drive cars...trucks or sport utility vehicles through flooded
areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow
children to play in or near flood waters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather
Radio or your local media for further statements and possible updated
forecasts.
Additional information is available at
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pah /lower case/
&&
KYC177-081909-
/O.CAN.KPAH.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160208T2250Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.160203T2039Z.160206T1415Z.160208T1715Z.NO/
1239 PM CST MON FEB 8 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Green River at Paradise.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 379.9 feet.
* Flood Stage is 380.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 11:15 AM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 378.9 feet by
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 380.0 Feet...Water rises over the skimmer wall at the
TVA fossil plant.
&&
LAT...LON 3746 8716 3731 8719 3729 8707 3720 8697
3726 8689 3742 8703
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 6:18 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Caldwell, Calloway, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon and 3 more | 117 min |
| Feb 2, 7:02 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Daviess, Henderson | 58 min |
| Feb 2, 7:34 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Daviess, Henderson, McLean, Webster | 116 min |
| Feb 2, 7:45 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Christian, Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Todd | 2 hr |
| Feb 2, 7:47 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Daviess | 43 min |
| Feb 2, 7:55 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Christian, Muhlenberg, Todd | 50 min |
| Feb 2, 10:15 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 11 hr |
| Feb 2, 10:35 PM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 8 hr |
| Feb 3, 11:24 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Daviess, Henderson | 7 days |
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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.