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River Flood Warning 20, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 10:58 AM EST for Franklin County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 5:13 PM EST. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 10:58 AM EST (15:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 5:13 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 5:17 AM EST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Franklin County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:59 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 Elkhorn Creek at Peaks Mill (PKMK2). The gauge peaked at 11.52 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 7:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03289500, 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.
337 WGUS43 KLMK 281558 FLWLMK BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Louisville KY 1058 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. 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 Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued this evening. && KYC073-010900- /O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0020.210228T2213Z-000000T0000Z/ /PKMK2.2.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0900Z.NO/ 1058 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flood Warning for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill. * From this afternoon until further notice. * At 10:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn Campground. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks subdivision. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, Jones Lane floods. Water approaches Georgetown Road (US 460). && LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479 $$ MJ
7 follow-up statements
142 WGUS83 KLMK 010714 FLSLMK Flood Statement National Weather Service Louisville KY 214 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest information. If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index. php?wfo=lmk Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued Monday morning. && KYC073-011915- /O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PKMK2.2.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0900Z.NO/ 214 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill. * Until further notice. * At 1:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.27 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 13.5 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn Campground. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks subdivision. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, Jones Lane floods. Water approaches Georgetown Road (US 460). * Impact...At 15.0 feet, Georgetown Road (US 460) floods in village of Forks of Elkhorn. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 03/04/1997. && LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479 $$ EBW
699 WGUS83 KLMK 010722 FLSLMK Flood Statement National Weather Service Louisville KY 222 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. 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 Monday morning. && KYC073-011930- /O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T1113Z/ /PKMK2.2.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0512Z.NO/ 222 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill. * Until Tuesday morning. * At 1:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.3 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM EST Monday was 11.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn Campground. * Impact...At 13.0 feet, Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks subdivision. * Impact...At 14.0 feet, Jones Lane floods. Water approaches Georgetown Road (US 460). * Impact...At 15.0 feet, Georgetown Road (US 460) floods in village of Forks of Elkhorn. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 05/20/2020. && LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479 $$ EBW
838
WGUS83 KLMK 011611
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1111 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Lockport Lock affecting Owen, Carroll and Henry
Counties.
Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County.
.Heavy rain from the past weekend will cause the river to rise.
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 later this evening.
&&
KYC041-103-187-020415-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LPTK2.2.ER.210301T0704Z.210303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1111 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Lockport Lock.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM EST Monday was 36.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.1 feet
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Parts of Eagle Creek campground, between
Worthville and Perry, flood along KY 355.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Low lying roads near the river along and
west of KY 355 flood.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Low areas of Point of Rock and Old Landing
Roads, and low lying roads near Perry Park flood in Monterey.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Outbuildings and barns in Monterey begin to
flood. Some yards near between Eagle Lane and the river in Perry
Park flood.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water approaches homes along High St. in
Monterey.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, KY 389 floods near Lockport. Homes in along
High St. in Monterey flood. Lower end of Worth and Clyde St.
flood. Water approaches buildings along River Front St. in Gratz.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Water is a foot deep in homes along High
St. in Monterey. Some buildings along Worth and Clyde St. flood.
Point of Rock and Old Landing Rd flood in several areas. Water
approaches buildings in Gratz.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.9
feet on 05/05/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3834 8496 3868 8522 3872 8511 3850 8490
3835 8481
$$
KYC073-020415-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2046Z/
/PKMK2.1.ER.210228T2213Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1446Z.NO/
1111 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM EST Monday was 11.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn
Campground.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads
flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks
subdivision.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 05/20/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479
$$
RJS129
WGUS83 KLMK 011643
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Lockport Lock affecting Owen, Carroll and Henry
Counties.
Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock affecting Anderson, Woodford and
Franklin Counties.
Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock affecting Garrard, Jessamine
and Mercer Counties.
Kentucky at Camp Nelson Lock affecting Garrard and Jessamine
Counties.
Kentucky River at Ford Lock affecting Madison and Clark Counties.
Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County.
.Heavy rain from the past weekend in general will keep area rivers
at flood stage for next few days.
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 later this evening, or earlier as
conditions warrant.
&&
KYC041-103-187-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LPTK2.2.ER.210301T0704Z.210303T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Lockport Lock.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM EST Monday was 36.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.1 feet
early Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Low areas of Point of Rock and Old Landing
Roads, and low lying roads near Perry Park flood in Monterey.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Outbuildings and barns in Monterey begin to
flood. Some yards near between Eagle Lane and the river in Perry
Park flood.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water approaches homes along High St. in
Monterey.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, KY 389 floods near Lockport. Homes in along
High St. in Monterey flood. Lower end of Worth and Clyde St.
flood. Water approaches buildings along River Front St. in Gratz.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Water is a foot deep in homes along High
St. in Monterey. Some buildings along Worth and Clyde St. flood.
Point of Rock and Old Landing Rd flood in several areas. Water
approaches buildings in Gratz.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.9
feet on 05/05/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3834 8496 3868 8522 3872 8511 3850 8490
3835 8481
$$
KYC005-073-239-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/FFTK2.2.ER.210301T1412Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM EST Monday was 31.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.7 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Benson Valley Road floods. Water approaches
Stoney Creek Road.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Steele Branch Road floods at dead end.
Stoney Creek Road closes.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Travis Circle, Onans Bend Road, and
Polsgrove Road flood.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, Taylor Avenue floods near quarry.
Swallowfield Road floods at Bates Road.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road) closes.
Wilkerson Street, Watson Court, Wilson Street, and Kentucky Avenue
flood. Many basements of homes flood.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, Paul Sawyer Drive, East Second Street, East
Fourth Street and Admirals Landing flood. The entrance at McDonald
Ferry Road floods. The campground at Steele Branch Road is closed.
Warehouses along Great Buffalo Trace Rd. flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0
feet on 05/09/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3790 8489 3809 8495 3834 8496 3835 8481
3818 8482 3797 8476
$$
KYC079-113-167-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210306T0600Z/
/HIBK2.3.ER.210301T0712Z.210302T1800Z.210306T0000Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 11:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 34.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM EST Monday was 34.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Large portion of Dix Drive floods.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Water enters homes along Dix Drive.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Dix Drive floods completely.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.9
feet on 03/10/1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3774 8467 3790 8489 3797 8476 3783 8461
$$
KYC079-113-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210305T1500Z/
/CPNK2.3.ER.210228T2211Z.210302T0000Z.210305T0900Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky at Camp Nelson Lock.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 11:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 39.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM EST Monday was 39.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.4
feet on 02/19/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3779 8441 3768 8457 3774 8467 3783 8461
3781 8457 3789 8447
$$
KYC049-151-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210305T1006Z/
/FODK2.1.ER.210301T0100Z.210303T0000Z.210305T0406Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Ford Lock.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 10:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 30.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM EST Monday was 30.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.2 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Thursday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.5
feet on 05/03/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3779 8411 3785 8426 3779 8441 3789 8447
3796 8427 3788 8405
$$
KYC073-020445-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2046Z/
/PKMK2.1.ER.210228T2213Z.210302T0000Z.210302T1446Z.NO/
1143 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 11:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM EST Monday was 11.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn
Campground.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Switzer (County 1689) and Indian Gap Roads
flood. Goshen Road floods at back entrance to Two Creeks
subdivision.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 05/20/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479
$$
RJS874
WGUS83 KLMK 020148
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock affecting Anderson, Woodford and
Franklin Counties.
Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County.
Kentucky River at Lockport Lock affecting Owen, Carroll and Henry
Counties.
Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock affecting Garrard, Jessamine
and Mercer Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky at Camp Nelson Lock affecting Garrard and Jessamine
Counties.
Kentucky River at Ford Lock affecting Madison and Clark 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 after future forecasts become
available.
&&
KYC005-073-239-021700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-210307T0125Z/
/FFTK2.2.ER.210301T1412Z.210304T0000Z.210306T1924Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 34.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EST Monday was 34.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.7 feet
Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, North Stoney Creek Road floods.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Lewis Ferry Road floods.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Benson Valley Road floods. Water approaches
Stoney Creek Road.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Steele Branch Road floods at dead end.
Stoney Creek Road closes.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Travis Circle, Onans Bend Road, and
Polsgrove Road flood.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, Taylor Avenue floods near quarry.
Swallowfield Road floods at Bates Road.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road) closes.
Wilkerson Street, Watson Court, Wilson Street, and Kentucky Avenue
flood. Many basements of homes flood.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, Paul Sawyer Drive, East Second Street, East
Fourth Street and Admirals Landing flood. The entrance at McDonald
Ferry Road floods. The campground at Steele Branch Road is closed.
Warehouses along Great Buffalo Trace Rd. flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.0
feet on 05/09/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3790 8489 3809 8495 3834 8496 3835 8481
3818 8482 3797 8476
$$
KYC079-113-021700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210306T0051Z/
/CPNK2.2.ER.210228T2211Z.210301T1830Z.210305T1851Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky at Camp Nelson Lock.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 39.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday afternoon and continue falling to 23.5 feet Saturday
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.4
feet on 02/19/2003.
&&
LAT...LON 3779 8441 3768 8457 3774 8467 3783 8461
3781 8457 3789 8447
$$
KYC049-151-021700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210305T1141Z/
/FODK2.1.ER.210301T0100Z.210303T0000Z.210305T0541Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Ford Lock.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 32.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 32.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.7 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.5
feet on 05/10/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3779 8411 3785 8426 3779 8441 3789 8447
3796 8427 3788 8405
$$
KYC073-021015-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T1013Z/
/PKMK2.1.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1515Z.210302T0413Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 11.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 4.2 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn
Campground.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5
feet on 05/20/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479
$$
KYC041-103-187-021700-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LPTK2.2.ER.210301T0704Z.210303T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Lockport Lock.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM EST Monday was 39.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.1 feet
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Parts of Eagle Creek campground, between
Worthville and Perry, flood along KY 355.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Low lying roads near the river along and
west of KY 355 flood.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Low areas of Point of Rock and Old Landing
Roads, and low lying roads near Perry Park flood in Monterey.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Outbuildings and barns in Monterey begin to
flood. Some yards near between Eagle Lane and the river in Perry
Park flood.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Water approaches homes along High St. in
Monterey.
* Impact...At 43.0 feet, KY 389 floods near Lockport. Homes in along
High St. in Monterey flood. Lower end of Worth and Clyde St.
flood. Water approaches buildings along River Front St. in Gratz.
* Impact...At 45.0 feet, Water is a foot deep in homes along High
St. in Monterey. Some buildings along Worth and Clyde St. flood.
Point of Rock and Old Landing Rd flood in several areas. Water
approaches buildings in Gratz.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.9
feet on 05/05/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3834 8496 3868 8522 3872 8511 3850 8490
3835 8481
$$
KYC079-113-167-021700-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210306T0600Z/
/HIBK2.3.ER.210301T0712Z.210303T0000Z.210306T0000Z.NO/
848 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 36.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 30.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 36.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.6 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, Dix Drive begins to flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Large portion of Dix Drive floods.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Water enters homes along Dix Drive.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, Dix Drive floods completely.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.9
feet on 03/10/1994.
&&
LAT...LON 3774 8467 3790 8489 3797 8476 3783 8461
$$
KDW933 WGUS83 KLMK 020339 FLSLMK Flood Statement National Weather Service Louisville KY 1039 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest information. If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index. php?wfo=lmk Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued when the river falls below flood stage. && KYC073-021700- /O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PKMK2.1.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1515Z.210302T0413Z.NO/ 1039 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18... The Flood Warning continues for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill. * Until further notice. * At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 11.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 4.2 feet Saturday evening. * Impact...At 10.0 feet, Stillhouse Hollow Road floods. * Impact...At 11.0 feet, Schoolhouse Road floods. * Impact...At 12.0 feet, North Scruggs Lane floods near Elkhorn Campground. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 05/20/2020. && LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479 $$ KDW
069 WGUS83 KLMK 021017 FLSLMK Flood Statement National Weather Service Louisville KY 517 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky... Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. KYC073-021130- /O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T1017Z/ /PKMK2.1.ER.210228T2213Z.210301T1515Z.210302T0413Z.NO/ 517 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill. * At 3:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall. && LAT...LON 3820 8476 3820 8484 3834 8486 3835 8479 $$ BTN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 10:16 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton | 44 min |
| Feb 27, 11:01 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Clinton | 119 min |
| Feb 28, 5:20 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Hancock, Jefferson, Meade, Ohio and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:09 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Bullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer | 4 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:30 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | LMK | Breckinridge, Hancock, Henry, Meade, Oldham, Trimble | 4 hr |
| Feb 28, 9:25 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Franklin, Harrison, Scott | 3 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:27 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:31 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Warren | 29 min |
| Feb 28, 10:33 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Hardin, Nelson | 5 days |
| Feb 28, 10:35 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | LMK | Bullitt | 25 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:38 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 22 min |
| Feb 28, 10:41 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Warren | 45 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:43 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | LMK | Warren | 17 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:48 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Hart | 4 days |
| Feb 28, 10:49 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Warren | 8 days |
| Feb 28, 10:51 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Muhlenberg, Ohio | 11 days |
| Feb 28, 10:54 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Ohio | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 8 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:59 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Clark, Madison | 6 days |
| Feb 28, 11:00 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Garrard, Jessamine | 6 days |
| Feb 28, 11:01 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer | 6 days |
| Feb 28, 11:02 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Franklin, Woodford | 7 days |
| Feb 28, 11:04 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Carroll, Henry, Owen | 8 days |
| Feb 28, 11:06 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:06 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Bourbon | 48 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:39 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Barren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:47 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Nicholas, Robertson | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 11:48 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Harrison | 26 hr |
| Feb 28, 11:55 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Breckinridge, Bullitt, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham, Shelby and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 12:20 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Franklin, Harrison, Scott, Shelby | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 2:15 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 30 min |
| Feb 28, 3:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Barren | 37 min |
| Feb 28, 3:43 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:47 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:20 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland and 6 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 6:07 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Russell | 38 min |
| Feb 28, 6:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hancock | 41 min |
| Feb 28, 6:40 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 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.