Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 24, 2018, 12:57 AM EST for Bullitt County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 25, 2018, 4:13 AM EST. It was in force for 55 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2018, 12:57 AM EST (05:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2018, 4:13 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 27, 2018, 11:17 AM EST
- In force
- 55 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Bullitt County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Salt River (KY) at Shepherdsville (SHPK2). The gauge peaked at 34.89 ft at Feb 26, 2018, 4:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 30 ft
- Minor stage
- 32 ft
- Moderate stage
- 35 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03298500, 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.
084
WGUS43 KLMK 240557
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1257 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
.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.
&&
KYC029-242356-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0021.180225T0913Z-180226T0448Z/
/SHPK2.1.ER.180225T0913Z.180225T1800Z.180225T2248Z.NO/
1257 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* from late tonight to Sunday evening.
* At 12:30 AM Saturday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Sunday and continue to
rise to near 32.8 feet by Sunday early afternoon. The river will
fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Corner of First and Buckman Street north of
bridge flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1
feet on Apr 28 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
AMS8 follow-up statements
323
WGUS83 KLMK 241457
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
957 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt...Hardin...
Nelson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC093-179-250857-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180301T1200Z/
/BSNK2.3.ER.180222T2041Z.180225T1800Z.180301T0600Z.NO/
957 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 44.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 46.5 feet by
Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet...Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 44.3
feet on May 5 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC029-250857-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.180225T0900Z-180227T0200Z/
/SHPK2.1.ER.180225T0900Z.180226T0000Z.180226T2000Z.NO/
957 AM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* from late tonight to Monday evening.
* At 9:30 AM Saturday the stage was 31.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Sunday and continue to
rise to near 32.6 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Corner of First and Buckman Street north of
bridge flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1
feet on Apr 28 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
MRC009
WGUS83 KLMK 250226
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
926 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
Rolling Fork River near Boston
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Hardin...Nelson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC093-179-252025-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180301T1200Z/
/BSNK2.3.ER.180222T2041Z.180225T1800Z.180301T0600Z.NO/
926 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until Thursday morning.
* At 8:30 PM Saturday the stage was 44.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 46.5 feet by
Sunday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 48.0 feet...Water may cover parts of US 31E in New
Haven.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC029-252025-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.180225T0936Z-180227T0200Z/
/SHPK2.1.ER.180225T0936Z.180226T0600Z.180226T2000Z.NO/
926 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* from late tonight to Monday evening.
* At 8:30 PM Saturday the stage was 31.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Sunday and continue to
rise to near 33.2 feet by early Monday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Corner of First and Buckman Street north of
bridge flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1
feet on Apr 28 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$504
WGUS83 KLMK 251529
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1029 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt...Hardin...
Nelson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC093-179-260928-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180301T0600Z/
/BSNK2.3.ER.180222T2041Z.180226T0600Z.180301T0000Z.NO/
1029 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 44.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 45.9 feet by
after midnight Monday.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet...Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 44.3
feet on May 5 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC029-260928-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180227T1400Z/
/SHPK2.1.ER.180225T0620Z.180225T1800Z.180227T0800Z.NO/
1029 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 33.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 33.4 feet by this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet...Corner of First and Buckman Street north of
bridge flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
MRC671
WGUS83 KLMK 252126
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
426 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC029-261525-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180228T0030Z/
/SHPK2.1.ER.180225T0620Z.180226T1800Z.180227T1830Z.NO/
426 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 3:30 PM Sunday the stage was 33.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 34.5 feet by
Monday early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Water covers several low roads near river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1
feet on Apr 28 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
BJS751
WGUS43 KLMK 260128
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
828 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the
following rivers in Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
.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.
&&
KYC029-261928-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180301T2200Z/
/SHPK2.2.ER.180225T0620Z.180227T0000Z.180301T1600Z.NO/
828 PM EST Sun Feb 25 2018
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 34.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 35.2 feet by
Monday evening. The river will fall below flood stage late Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Water covers several low roads near river.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$461
WGUS83 KLMK 261637
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1137 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Hardin...Nelson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC093-179-271037-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSNK2.2.ER.180222T2041Z.180224T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1137 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM Monday the stage was 44.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 44 feet for about 24 hours
then begin falling.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet...Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC029-271037-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180227T1900Z/
/SHPK2.2.ER.180225T0620Z.180226T0845Z.180227T1300Z.NO/
1137 AM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM Monday the stage was 34.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Water covers several low roads near river.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
MRC876
WGUS83 KLMK 270123
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
823 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt...Hardin...
Nelson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC093-179-271923-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-180302T2000Z/
/BSNK2.2.ER.180222T2041Z.180224T1915Z.180302T1400Z.NO/
823 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM Monday the stage was 43.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC029-271923-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180227T2200Z/
/SHPK2.2.ER.180225T0620Z.180226T0845Z.180227T1600Z.NO/
823 PM EST Mon Feb 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM Monday the stage was 33.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday late morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$619
WGUS83 KLMK 271617
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1117 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Bullitt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lmk.
&&
KYC029-271647-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180227T2200Z/
/SHPK2.2.ER.180225T0620Z.180226T0845Z.180227T1447Z.NO/
1117 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2018
The flood warning is cancelled for
the Salt River at Shepherdsville.
* At 10:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 9:47 AM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 29.3 feet by
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Water covers low spot of KY 61 at north end
of bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.1
feet on Apr 28 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597
3806 8574 3807 8531
$$
KDWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 9:54 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Logan, Warren | 6 hr |
| Feb 24, 9:26 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Bourbon | 37 hr |
| Feb 24, 3:57 PM EST | River Flood Advisory | LMK | Hart | 36 hr |
| Feb 24, 3:57 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Butler | 33 min |
| Feb 24, 4:29 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Grayson | 31 min |
| Feb 24, 4:46 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 29 min |
| Feb 24, 4:58 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 32 min |
| Feb 24, 5:06 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson | 24 min |
| Feb 24, 5:20 PM EST | Tornado Warning | LMK | Logan, Simpson, Warren | 25 min |
| Feb 24, 6:06 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Meade | 12 hr |
| Feb 24, 6:15 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson | 4 hr |
| Feb 24, 6:47 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Henry, Oldham, Trimble | 4 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.