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River Flood Warning 41, NWS Louisville, KY

March 31, 2021Butler County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Mar 31, 2021, 6:22 AM CDT for Butler County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Kentucky. It took effect at Apr 1, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2021, 6:22 AM CDT (11:22 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 1, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 2, 2021, 5:14 PM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Butler County, KY, Muhlenberg County, KY, Ohio County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Green River (KY) at Rochester (RCHK2).

Action stage
34 ft
Minor stage
37 ft
Moderate stage
45 ft
Major stage
50 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03315850, 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.

765 
WGUS43 KLMK 311122
FLWLMK

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
622 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

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

.Heavy rain from the past 24 hours will cause the river to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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.

&&


KYC031-177-183-010900-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0041.210402T0000Z-210404T1500Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210402T0000Z.210402T1800Z.210404T0900Z.NO/
622 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* From Thursday evening to Sunday morning.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday, March 30 the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.9 feet this morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Sunday 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...No available flood history.


&&

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

$$

BTN
4 follow-up statements
477 
WGUS83 KLMK 010433
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1133 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

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

.Heavy rain from Tuesday night will cause the river to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 by noon today.

&&


KYC031-177-183-011800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0041.210401T1800Z-210404T0600Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210401T1800Z.210403T0000Z.210404T0000Z.NO/
1133 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* From Thursday afternoon to late Saturday night.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday, March 30 the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.4 feet Friday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Saturday 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.


&&

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

$$

13
565 
WGUS83 KLMK 011448
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
948 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

  Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.

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

.Heavy rain from Tuesday night 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 by Friday morning.

&&


KYC031-227-021800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210402T2145Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210401T1701Z.210402T0600Z.210402T1545Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 26.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It 
  will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods. 
  Water overflows lock wall.


&&

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

$$

KYC031-177-183-021800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0041.210402T0600Z-210403T2200Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210402T0600Z.210402T1800Z.210403T1600Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* From late tonight to Saturday afternoon.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.4 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 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.


&&

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

$$

JML
083 
WGUS83 KLMK 021404
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
904 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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 today or tomorrow morning.

&&


KYC031-177-183-030215-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210404T0400Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210402T0600Z.210402T1800Z.210403T1600Z.NO/
904 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* Until Saturday evening.
* The latest observed stage was 17.0 feet at 9am CDT this morning. 
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 17 feet for the 
  remainder of the afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by 
  late evening or overnight.
* 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.


&&

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

$$

DLM
011 
WGUS83 KLMK 022214
FLSLMK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
514 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

  Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg 
  Counties.
KYC031-177-183-022315-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210402T2214Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210402T0600Z.210402T1800Z.210403T1600Z.NO/
514 PM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Green River at Rochester.
* At 505 PM CDT, the river stage was at 16.60 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall 
  overnight and during the day on Saturday.


&&

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

$$

MJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 6:13 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLMKButler, Warren39 hr
Mar 31, 1:32 PM CDTFreeze WarningLMKAdair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle and 43 more44 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.