Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 47, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at May 6, 2021, 1:57 AM EDT for Hardin County, Nelson County, Kentucky. It took effect at May 6, 2021, 2:51 AM EDT. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 6, 2021, 1:57 AM EDT (05:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 6, 2021, 2:51 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 7, 2021, 10:14 AM EDT
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Louisville, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Hardin County, KY, Nelson County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Rolling Fork River near Boston (BSNK2). The gauge peaked at 36.67 ft at May 6, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 33 ft
- Minor stage
- 35 ft
- Moderate stage
- 42 ft
- Major stage
- 45 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03301500, 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.
874
WGUS43 KLMK 060557
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
157 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston
affecting the following counties in Kentucky...Hardin...Nelson.
.Heavy rain over the last several 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.
&&
KYC093-179-062356-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0047.210506T0651Z-210507T0430Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210506T0651Z.210506T1200Z.210506T2230Z.NO/
157 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* until late tonight.
* At 1:30 AM Thursday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight this morning
and continue to rise to near 35.6 feet by this morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet...Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.6
feet on May 1 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$4 follow-up statements
829
WGUS83 KLMK 061125
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
725 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
.Heavy rain that fell Tuesday will cause the river to rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest
information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
&&
KYC093-179-070500-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210507T1830Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210506T0639Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1654Z.NO/
725 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 6:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 36.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:30 AM EDT Thursday was 36.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.9 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.3
feet on 02/22/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
RAS258
WGUS83 KLMK 061506
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1106 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
.Heavy rain that fell Tuesday will cause the river to rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
KYC093-179-071200-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210507T1830Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210506T0639Z.210507T0000Z.210507T1600Z.NO/
1106 AM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 36.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.3
feet on 02/22/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
RAS232
WGUS83 KLMK 070128
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
928 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg
Counties.
Green River at Woodbury affecting Butler and Warren Counties.
.Heavy rain that fell Tuesday will cause the river to rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=lmk
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning.
&&
KYC093-179-071800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210507T2200Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210506T0639Z.210506T2345Z.210507T1600Z.NO/
928 PM EDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 36.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 36.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.4 feet Tuesday
morning.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.3
feet on 02/22/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
KYC031-177-183-071800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210509T2332Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.210505T0846Z.210507T1200Z.210509T1732Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Rochester.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 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 CDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
* 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 21.0
feet on 02/16/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3728 8680 3718 8690 3727 8697 3739 8678
$$
KYC031-227-071800-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210508T1230Z/
/WDHK2.1.ER.210505T0252Z.210506T0815Z.210508T0630Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Green River at Woodbury.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 31.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, KY 403 at James McKinney Bridge floods.
Water overflows lock wall.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Several county roads flood near Woodbury.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet, Low spots on North and South Church Streets
in Woodbury flood.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Old Ferry River Road in Aberdeen floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.8
feet on 03/05/2020.
&&
LAT...LON 3713 8641 3715 8665 3728 8680 3739 8678
3728 8659 3724 8641
$$
EBW509
WGUS83 KLMK 071414
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1014 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
KYC093-179-071515-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210507T1414Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210506T0639Z.210506T2345Z.210507T1600Z.NO/
1014 AM EDT Fri May 7 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Rolling Fork River near Boston has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 34.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall this
afternoon and into the weekend.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
BTNThe office that day
Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 4:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Hancock, Ohio | 29 min |
| May 6, 5:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Logan | 47 min |
| May 6, 6:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Allen, Barren, Simpson, Warren | 45 min |
| May 6, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Larue | 44 min |
| May 6, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | LMK | Green, Hart | 34 min |
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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.