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River Flood Warning 26, NWS Louisville, KY

February 28, 2021Bourbon County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 11:06 AM EST for Bourbon County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 4:12 PM EST. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 28, 2021, 11:06 AM EST (16:06 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2021, 4:12 PM EST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 11:06 AM EST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Bourbon County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:06 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 Stoner Creek at Paris (PRSK2). The gauge peaked at 21.39 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 12:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate152002/2803/0103/0203/03
Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03251900, 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.

556 
WGUS43 KLMK 281606
FLWLMK

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1106 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

  Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon 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.

&&


KYC017-010900-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0026.210228T2112Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRSK2.2.ER.210228T2112Z.210301T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Stoner Creek at Paris.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 10:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 23.1 feet late 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water in the yards of homes along Taylor, 
  Chambers, Stoner Avenues and Catherine Street.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water enters some businesses in low lying 
  areas of Paris. Many homes along creek flood.


&&

LAT...LON 3804 8413 3815 8425 3829 8433 3835 8422
      3822 8414 3811 8401

$$

MJ
4 follow-up statements
211 
WGUS83 KLMK 010909
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
409 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon 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.

&&


KYC017-012115-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRSK2.2.ER.210228T1911Z.210301T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
409 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Stoner Creek at Paris.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:15 AM EST Monday was 20.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet 
  late this morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water floods a few low roads on right bank 
  of creek.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water enter yards of homes downstream of 
  water plant. Parts of the Garrard Park flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water in the yards of homes along Taylor, 
  Chambers, Stoner Avenues and Catherine Street.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water enters some businesses in low lying 
  areas of Paris. Many homes along creek flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8 
  feet on 05/20/2020.


&&

LAT...LON 3804 8413 3815 8425 3829 8433 3835 8422
      3822 8414 3811 8401

$$

EBW
394 
WGUS83 KLMK 011516
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1016 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon County.

  South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana affecting Harrison County.

  Licking River at Blue Licks Spring affecting Robertson and 
  Nicholas Counties.

.Heavy rain from the weekend have caused area rivers to rise to 
flood stage.

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 this evening.

&&


KYC017-020330-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210303T0600Z/
/PRSK2.1.ER.210228T1911Z.210301T1600Z.210303T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Stoner Creek at Paris.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 9:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:15 AM EST Monday was 21.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected be near a crest of 21.3 feet 
  through late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water floods a few low roads on right bank 
  of creek.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water enter yards of homes downstream of 
  water plant. Parts of the Garrard Park flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water in the yards of homes along Taylor, 
  Chambers, Stoner Avenues and Catherine Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on 12/17/2019.


&&

LAT...LON 3804 8413 3815 8425 3829 8433 3835 8422
      3822 8414 3811 8401

$$

KYC097-020330-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210302T0600Z/
/CYNK2.1.ER.210302T0000Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, River Road is blocked. Riverside park 
  floods.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Several roads are closed outside of city 
  limits.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, A large section of city park floods. Water 
  begins to back up in some streets in west side of town.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Intersections of Pearl and Locust, Poplar 
  and Penn, and Poplar and Cromwell Alley flood. KY 36 (Pleasant 
  Street) between Locust and W. Pike flood. KY 983 before Infirmary 
  Road floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 
  feet on 09/25/2018.


&&

LAT...LON 3829 8433 3853 8446 3857 8434 3849 8429
      3835 8422

$$

KYC181-201-020330-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210306T1017Z/
/BLSK2.1.ER.210228T1904Z.210302T0000Z.210306T0417Z.NO/
1016 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Licking River at Blue Licks Spring.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 32.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:00 AM EST Monday was 32.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cropland flooding begins.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.1 
  feet on 04/24/2011.


&&

LAT...LON 3828 8387 3847 8417 3857 8426 3858 8413
      3847 8401 3835 8379

$$

RJS
051 
WGUS83 KLMK 020230
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
930 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon County.

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

  Licking River at Blue Licks Spring affecting Robertson and 
  Nicholas 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 as future forecasts become 
available.

&&


KYC181-201-021700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210304T2141Z/
/BLSK2.1.ER.210228T1904Z.210301T1830Z.210304T1541Z.NO/
930 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Licking River at Blue Licks Spring.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 32.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 PM EST Monday was 32.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  Thursday morning and continue falling to 15.6 feet early Saturday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Cropland flooding begins.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.1 
  feet on 04/24/2011.


&&

LAT...LON 3828 8387 3847 8417 3857 8426 3858 8413
      3847 8401 3835 8379

$$

KYC017-021700-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PRSK2.1.ER.210228T1911Z.210302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
930 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Stoner Creek at Paris.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 20.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 PM EST Monday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue slowly falling.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Water floods a few low roads on right bank 
  of creek.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water enter yards of homes downstream of 
  water plant. Parts of the Garrard Park flood.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water in the yards of homes along Taylor, 
  Chambers, Stoner Avenues and Catherine Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 
  feet on 12/17/2019.


&&

LAT...LON 3804 8413 3815 8425 3829 8433 3835 8422
      3822 8414 3811 8401

$$

KDW
761 
WGUS83 KLMK 021606
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1106 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

  Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon County.
KYC017-021715-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-210302T1606Z/
/PRSK2.1.ER.210228T1911Z.210302T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1106 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Stoner Creek at Paris has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Stoner Creek at Paris.
* At 10:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage, and will 
  continue to slowly fall.


&&

LAT...LON 3804 8413 3815 8425 3829 8433 3835 8422
      3822 8414 3811 8401

$$

RAS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 10:16 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton44 min
Feb 27, 11:01 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClinton119 min
Feb 28, 5:20 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Hancock, Jefferson, Meade, Ohio and 2 more3 hr
Feb 28, 8:09 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer4 hr
Feb 28, 8:30 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Hancock, Henry, Meade, Oldham, Trimble4 hr
Feb 28, 9:25 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKFranklin, Harrison, Scott3 hr
Feb 28, 10:27 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, Warren6 hr
Feb 28, 10:31 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWarren29 min
Feb 28, 10:33 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKHardin, Nelson5 days
Feb 28, 10:35 AM ESTRiver Flood AdvisoryLMKBullitt25 hr
Feb 28, 10:38 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAllen, Logan, Simpson, Warren22 min
Feb 28, 10:41 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKWarren45 hr
Feb 28, 10:43 AM ESTRiver Flood AdvisoryLMKWarren17 hr
Feb 28, 10:48 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKHart4 days
Feb 28, 10:49 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Warren8 days
Feb 28, 10:51 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Muhlenberg, Ohio11 days
Feb 28, 10:54 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKOhio21 days
Feb 28, 10:55 AM ESTFlash Flood WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren8 hr
Feb 28, 10:58 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKFranklin42 hr
Feb 28, 10:59 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKClark, Madison6 days
Feb 28, 11:00 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKGarrard, Jessamine6 days
Feb 28, 11:01 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKGarrard, Jessamine, Mercer6 days
Feb 28, 11:02 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Franklin, Woodford7 days
Feb 28, 11:04 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKCarroll, Henry, Owen8 days
Feb 28, 11:06 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer6 hr
Feb 28, 11:39 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKBarren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Taylor6 hr
Feb 28, 11:47 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKNicholas, Robertson21 days
Feb 28, 11:48 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKHarrison26 hr
Feb 28, 11:55 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham, Shelby and 1 more6 hr
Feb 28, 12:20 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKFranklin, Harrison, Scott, Shelby6 hr
Feb 28, 2:15 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan30 min
Feb 28, 3:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren37 min
Feb 28, 3:43 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningLMKBoyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison6 hr
Feb 28, 3:47 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningLMKBarren, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion and 3 more6 hr
Feb 28, 5:20 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningLMKAdair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland and 6 more6 hr
Feb 28, 6:07 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKRussell38 min
Feb 28, 6:19 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHancock41 min
Feb 28, 6:40 PM ESTFlash Flood WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren4 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.