Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 31, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2021, 2:52 AM CST for Warren County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 12:40 PM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2021, 2:52 AM CST (08:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 12:40 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 10:54 PM CST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Warren County, KY
The radar
The Nashville radar (KOHX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:52 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 Barren River at Bowling Green (BWGK2). The gauge peaked at 33.29 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 1:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 28 ft
- Moderate stage
- 32 ft
- Major stage
- 45 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03314500, 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.
875
WGUS43 KLMK 010852
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
252 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren County.
.Heavy rain from the past 24 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
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 Monday morning.
&&
KYC227-012100-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0031.210301T1840Z-210302T2306Z/
/BWGK2.1.ER.210301T1840Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1706Z.NO/
252 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 1:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 24.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 30.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parks begin to flood. Most of Thomas
Landing and Weldon Peete Park flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Boat Landing Road is impassable.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
EBW5 follow-up statements
010
WGUS83 KLMK 011405
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Drakes Creek near Alvaton affecting Warren County.
Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg
Counties.
Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren County.
Rough River near Dundee affecting Ohio County.
Green River at Munfordville affecting Hart County.
.Heavy rain from the 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, or as
conditions warrant.
&&
KYC183-020215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210302T1052Z/
/DUNK2.1.ER.210301T0345Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0452Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rough River near Dundee.
* Until late tonight.
* At 6:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 26.6 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 6:45 AM CST Monday was 26.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, County roads between Dundee and Narrows
flood.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, County roads near Sunnydale flood.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, KY 919 flood at Underwood and Clifty Huff
Roads near Narrows.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Trailers courts in Hartford flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.1
feet on 06/29/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8649 3743 8694 3743 8710 3752 8713
3751 8696 3765 8653
$$
KYC099-020215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210305T0030Z/
/MFVK2.1.ER.210301T0421Z.210303T0600Z.210304T1830Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Munfordville.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 7:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 32.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM CST Monday was 32.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 46.8 feet
early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday afternoon.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Water enters city park under US 31W bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.8
feet on 03/14/1975.
&&
LAT...LON 3721 8542 3728 8577 3719 8604 3728 8610
3738 8575 3731 8539
$$
KYC227-020215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T1551Z/
/ALVK2.1.ER.210301T0914Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0951Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Drakes Creek near Alvaton.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 6:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 AM CST Monday was 27.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.8 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Trails at Phil Moore Park flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.6
feet on 02/24/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3684 8646 3699 8646 3697 8632 3685 8632
$$
KYC227-020215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0031.210301T1912Z-210303T0028Z/
/BWGK2.1.ER.210301T1912Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1828Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 7:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to
30.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 14.4 feet and begin rising
again Thursday evening. It will rise to 14.9 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parks begin to flood. Most of Thomas
Landing and Weldon Peete Park flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Boat Landing Road is impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.9
feet on 02/25/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
KYC031-177-183-020215-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210301T0304Z.210304T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CST Monday was 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed.
KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, KY 1117 floods near Mining City.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, KY 70 floods between Dunbar and South Hill.
Water enters basements in some homes in along river in Rochester.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 70 floods one mile north of Rochester.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4
feet on 02/28/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3728 8680 3718 8690 3727 8697 3739 8678
$$
KYC031-227-020215-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHK2.2.ER.210228T2120Z.210302T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
805 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 34.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM CST Monday was 34.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.5 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* 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.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Many parts of Woodbury flood.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, KY 403 between James McKinney bridge and
Three Tile Lane floods. US 231 south of Sawmill Road in Morgantown
floods.
* Impact...At 40.0 feet, US 231 at Russellville Road and the William
Natcher Parkway interchange floods. Morgantown High School is
cutoff.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, Water approaches KY 403 on opposite side of
town near levy. Travel is difficult into town.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.2
feet on 05/21/1983.
&&
LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
3728 8659 3724 8641
$$
RJS728
WGUS43 KLMK 020044
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
644 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren County.
.Heavy rain from yesterday 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 as updates become available.
&&
KYC227-021600-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210303T0904Z/
/BWGK2.2.ER.210301T1546Z.210302T1200Z.210303T0304Z.NO/
644 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until early Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 5:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 31.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 PM CST Monday was 31.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 35.1 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening to 12.2
feet and begin rising again Friday morning. It will rise to 12.6
feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain
below flood stage.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parks begin to flood. Most of Thomas
Landing and Weldon Peete Park flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Boat Landing Road is impassable.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, Most of Beech Bend Park floods.
* Impact...At 36.0 feet, Several homes along river begin to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.9
feet on 03/03/1997.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
KDW763
WGUS83 KLMK 021609
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1009 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren 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 this evening, or sooner if the
river falls below flood stage.
&&
KYC227-030415-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210303T0443Z/
/BWGK2.2.ER.210301T1546Z.210302T0715Z.210302T2243Z.NO/
1009 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* Until this evening.
* At 8:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 32.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage was 33.3 feet late last
night.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 11.4 feet early Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Boat Landing Road is impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.9
feet on 02/25/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
RAS939
WGUS83 KLMK 030113
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
713 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest
information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=lmk
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning.
&&
KYC227-030900-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210303T0852Z/
/BWGK2.1.ER.210301T1546Z.210302T0715Z.210303T0252Z.NO/
713 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* Until late tonight.
* At 6:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 29.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight
and continue falling to 10.9 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Parks begin to flood. Most of Thomas
Landing and Weldon Peete Park flood.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Boat Landing Road is impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.9
feet on 02/25/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
JML362
WGUS83 KLMK 030454
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1054 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Barren River at Bowling Green affecting Warren County.
.River has dropped below flood stage and will continue to fall.
KYC227-030600-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210303T0454Z/
/BWGK2.1.ER.210301T1546Z.210302T0715Z.210303T0252Z.NO/
1054 PM CST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Barren River at Bowling Green has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Barren River at Bowling Green.
* At 10:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.9 feet Sunday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3685 8616 3696 8646 3720 8671 3718 8653
3706 8638 3696 8611
$$
BTNThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 7:01 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 6 hr |
| Feb 28, 7:07 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Monroe | 38 min |
| Feb 28, 7:20 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Simpson | 25 min |
| Feb 28, 7:37 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Monroe | 38 min |
| Feb 28, 7:59 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell | 4 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:07 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Clinton, Cumberland, Russell | 23 min |
| Feb 28, 8:14 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LMK | Adair, Clinton, Russell | 16 min |
| Feb 28, 8:43 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Madison | 13 hr |
| Feb 28, 8:46 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Barren, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Larue, Marion and 3 more | 13 hr |
| Feb 28, 9:04 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard and 6 more | 9 hr |
| Feb 28, 9:21 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Butler, Logan, Warren | 12 hr |
| Mar 1, 12:01 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe and 1 more | 9 hr |
| Mar 1, 12:48 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, Warren | 9 hr |
| Mar 1, 4:04 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Cumberland, Monroe | 9 hr |
| Mar 1, 8:55 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | LMK | Adair, Allen, Barren, Boyle, Butler, Casey and 17 more | 12 hr |
| Mar 1, 10:31 AM CST | River Flood Warning | LMK | Hancock | 21 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.