Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Louisville, KY
NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Jan 26, 2021, 9:01 PM EST for Hardin County, Nelson County, Kentucky. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 10:30 PM EST. It was in force for 37 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 26, 2021, 9:01 PM EST (02:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 10:30 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 28, 2021, 11:10 AM EST
- In force
- 37 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 02:02 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 37.01 ft at Jan 27, 2021, 7:00 PM EST.
- 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.
271
WGUS43 KLMK 270201
FLWLMK
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
901 PM EST Tue Jan 26 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 Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
.Heavy rain from Monday has caused 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
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday.
&&
KYC093-179-271415-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FL.W.0006.210127T0330Z-210128T0900Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210127T0330Z.210127T1200Z.210128T0300Z.NO/
901 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 8:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 34.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 35.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
JML3 follow-up statements
271
WGUS83 KLMK 270406
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1106 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
.Heavy rain from Monday has caused the river to rise.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest
information.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
If you are affected by these crests take any necessary actions.
Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.
php?wfo=lmk
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday.
&&
KYC093-179-271700-
/O.CON.KLMK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T0900Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210127T0300Z.210127T1200Z.210128T0300Z.NO/
1106 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 10:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 35.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 PM EST Tuesday was 35.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.6 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.3
feet on 02/22/2019.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
JML190
WGUS83 KLMK 271519
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1019 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
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 Thursday Morning.
&&
KYC093-179-281715-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210127T0300Z.210128T0600Z.210129T0645Z.NO/
1019 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday, January 18...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 36.3 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 36.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday 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
$$
MJ784
WGUS83 KLMK 281610
FLSLMK
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1110 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Hardin and Nelson
Counties.
KYC093-179-281715-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210128T1610Z/
/BSNK2.1.ER.210127T0300Z.210128T0600Z.210129T0645Z.NO/
1110 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Rolling Fork River near Boston has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rolling Fork River near Boston.
* At 1030 AM EST, the observed river stage was 34.86 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river level is forecast to continue falling through
the next few days.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 8565 3776 8575 3790 8589 3794 8576
3781 8561 3758 8552
$$
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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.