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River Flood Warning 1, NWS Louisville, KY

January 25, 2021Butler County, Warren County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Jan 25, 2021, 7:39 PM CST for Butler County, Warren County, Kentucky. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 3:17 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 25, 2021, 7:39 PM CST (01:39 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 26, 2021, 3:17 AM CST
Expired: Jan 29, 2021, 10:27 PM CST
In force: 4 days
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), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:40 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) above Woodbury (WDHK2). The gauge peaked at 30.86 ft at Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 24 ft
Minor stage: 26 ft
Moderate stage: 38 ft
Major stage: 41 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03315500, 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.

982 
WGUS43 KLMK 260139
FLWLMK

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
739 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

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

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

.Heavy rain from today has caused 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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood 
stage.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning.

&&


KYC031-227-261400-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0001.210126T0917Z-210131T0101Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0917Z.210127T1200Z.210130T1900Z.NO/
739 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* From late tonight to Saturday evening.
* At 7:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 32.4 feet Wednesday morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low spots on North and South Church Streets 
  in Woodbury flood.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Old Ferry River Road in Aberdeen floods.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

CJP

8 follow-up statements

749 
WGUS83 KLMK 261318
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
718 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

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

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

.Heavy rain from Monday has caused the river to rise above flood 
stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening.

&&


KYC031-227-270730-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T0208Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T0600Z.210129T2008Z.NO/
718 AM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:00 AM CST Tuesday was 27.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.7 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low spots on North and South Church Streets 
  in Woodbury flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

CJP

718 
WGUS83 KLMK 270410
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1010 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

.Heavy rain from Monday has caused the river to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday.

&&


KYC031-227-271700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T1418Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T1800Z.210130T0818Z.NO/
1010 PM CST Tue Jan 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 30.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:00 PM CST Tuesday was 30.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.6 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low spots on North and South Church Streets 
  in Woodbury flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 
  feet on 03/05/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

JML

100 
WGUS83 KLMK 271530
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
930 AM CST Wed Jan 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued on Thursday.

&&


KYC031-227-281700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T1800Z.210130T0622Z.NO/
930 AM CST Wed Jan 27 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 30.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.8 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 
  feet on 03/05/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

MJ

763 
WGUS83 KLMK 281557
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
957 AM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning.

&&


KYC031-227-291700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210129T2028Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T2000Z.210129T1427Z.NO/
957 AM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 30.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 AM CST Thursday was 30.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 15.8 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 
  feet on 03/05/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

CJP

911 
WGUS83 KLMK 290300
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
900 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

  Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg 
  Counties.

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning.

&&


KYC031-177-183-291700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T1251Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210126T2030Z.210129T0600Z.210130T0651Z.NO/
900 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.2 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. 
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. 
  KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 
  feet on 03/22/2020.


&&

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

$$

KYC031-227-291700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T0105Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T2000Z.210129T1905Z.NO/
900 PM CST Thu Jan 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CST Thursday was 30.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 21.1 feet Tuesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 
  feet on 03/05/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

13

490 
WGUS83 KLMK 291533
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
933 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued on Saturday.

&&


KYC031-227-301700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T2000Z.210130T1312Z.NO/
933 AM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 28.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 24.0 feet Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8 
  feet on 03/05/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

MJ

421 
WGUS83 KLMK 300141
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
741 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

  Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg 
  Counties.

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

.Heavy rain from Monday has caused the river to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest 
information.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued on Saturday.

&&


KYC031-177-183-301430-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210130T1416Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210126T2030Z.210129T1200Z.210130T0815Z.NO/
741 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 6:00 AM CST Friday was 19.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 14.5 feet Wednesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. 
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. 
  KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 
  feet on 03/22/2020.


&&

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

$$

KYC031-227-300900-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T0857Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T2000Z.210130T0256Z.NO/
741 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until late tonight.
* At 7:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 26.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CST Friday was 30.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and then rise to a crest of 25.6 feet early Tuesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.6 
  feet on 03/11/2019.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

JML

158 
WGUS83 KLMK 300427
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1027 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

KYC031-227-300530-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210130T0427Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210126T0908Z.210127T2000Z.210130T0256Z.NO/
1027 PM CST Fri Jan 29 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Green River at Woodbury has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* At 10:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 25.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to around 20.0 feet by 
  Saturday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
      3728 8659 3724 8641

$$

JML

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 25, 6:10 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LMK	Edmonson, Hart	5 hr
Jan 25, 6:46 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	LMK	Bourbon	112 min
Jan 25, 7:09 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LMK	Casey, Green, Taylor	4 hr
Jan 25, 7:11 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LMK	Allen	19 min
Jan 25, 7:17 PM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	LMK	Allen, Barren, Monroe	30 min
Jan 25, 7:39 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LMK	Adair, Barren, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe and 1 more	4 hr
Jan 25, 7:47 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LMK	Metcalfe	28 min
Jan 25, 7:50 PM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	LMK	Garrard, Lincoln, Madison	4 hr
Jan 25, 8:17 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LMK	Marion	28 min
Jan 25, 8:35 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LMK	Clinton	40 min
Jan 25, 8:38 PM CST	River Flood Warning	LMK	Bourbon	25 hr
Jan 25, 8:41 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	LMK	Mercer	34 min
Jan 25, 8:56 PM CST	River Flood Warning	LMK	Ohio	44 hr
Jan 25, 9:03 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	LMK	Hart	15 hr
Jan 25, 9:12 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	LMK	Warren	18 hr
Jan 25, 9:21 PM CST	River Flood Advisory	LMK	Franklin	25 hr
Jan 25, 9:38 PM CST	River Flood Warning	LMK	Butler, Muhlenberg, Ohio	4 days
Jan 26, 2:41 AM CST	Dense Fog Advisory	LMK	Anderson, Bourbon, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Fayette, Franklin and 20 more	3 hr
Jan 26, 10:55 AM CST	River Flood Advisory	LMK	Hardin, Nelson	9 hr
Jan 26, 12:05 PM CST	River Flood Warning	LMK	Hart	31 hr
Jan 26, 1:59 PM CST	Winter Weather Advisory	LMK	Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 43 more	33 hr

Nearby

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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.