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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Paducah, KY

February 28, 2021Christian County, Trigg County, Kentucky

NWS Paducah, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 10:49 AM CST for Christian County, Trigg County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 11:33 AM CST. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 10:49 AM CST (16:49 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 28, 2021, 11:33 AM CST
Expired: Mar 1, 2021, 6:46 AM CST
In force: 19 hr
Issued by: NWS Paducah, KY
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Christian County, KY, Trigg County, KY

The radar

The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass (HLBK2). The gauge peaked at 21.12 ft at Feb 28, 2021, 5:00 PM CST.

Action stage: 16 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 19 ft
Major stage: 20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03437495, 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.

380 
WGUS43 KPAH 281649
FLWPAH

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1049 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville  -Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

.Flash flooding is forecast to develop late this morning on the 
South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass. Do not attempt to 
drive through a flooded road!.

For the Little River...including Hopkinsville - Bypass...Minor 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued as needed. 

&&


KYC047-221-010200-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0013.210228T1733Z-210301T0404Z/
/HLBK2.1.ER.210228T1733Z.210228T1900Z.210228T2203Z.UU/
1049 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning 
  to 18.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  late this afternoon to 7.9 feet.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 
  feet on 04/27/2011.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

DWS

6 follow-up statements

618 
WGUS43 KPAH 281950
FLWPAH

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
150 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Kentucky...

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville  -Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

.Significant flash flooding is occurring along the Little River at 
Hopkinsville - Bypass. The river is now forecast to reach major 
flood stage before falling quickly below flood stage tonight. .

For the Little River...including Hopkinsville - Bypass...Major 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued as needed. 

&&


KYC047-221-010400-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1019Z/
/HLBK2.3.ER.210228T1704Z.210228T2000Z.210301T0419Z.UU/
150 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity and 
increased in duration until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 1:30 PM CST Sunday was 19.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 06/16/2010.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

DWS

464 
WGUS83 KPAH 282138
FLSPAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
338 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - 68/80 and at 
  Hopkinsville - Bypass.

.Flash flooding continues along the South Fork of the Little River. 
At Hopkinsville - Bypass, the river is cresting in major flood 
stage. At Hopkinsville - 68/80, the water levels are beginning to 
fall, but moderate flooding continues. .

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued as needed. 

&&


KYC047-221-010530-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210301T0519Z/
/HLHK2.2.ER.210228T1607Z.210228T1845Z.210228T2319Z.UU/
338 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - 68/80.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:15 PM CST Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:15 PM CST Sunday was 19.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Sunday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 
  feet on 04/25/2011.
  &&

LAT...LON 3690 8735 3689 8732 3684 8734 3683 8739
      3685 8739 3685 8738

$$

KYC047-221-010600-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1019Z/
/HLBK2.3.ER.210228T1704Z.210228T2200Z.210301T0419Z.UU/
338 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until late tonight.
* At 2:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 2:30 PM CST Sunday was 20.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a 
  maximum value of 20.6 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below 
  flood stage late this evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 06/16/2010.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

DWS

571 
WGUS83 KPAH 282356
FLSPAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
556 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville  -Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

For the Little River...including Hopkinsville - Bypass...Major 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&


KYC047-221-010600-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1019Z/
/HLBK2.3.ER.210228T1704Z.210228T2300Z.210302T2258Z.UU/
556 PM CST Sun Feb 28 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until late tonight.
* At 5:30 PM CST Sunday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:30 PM CST Sunday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8 
  feet on 06/16/2010.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

08

940 
WGUS83 KPAH 010731
FLSPAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
131 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

For the Little River...including Hopkinsville - Bypass...Moderate 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&


KYC047-221-011000-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1558Z/
/HLBK2.2.ER.210228T1704Z.210228T2300Z.210301T0958Z.UU/
131 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until this morning.
* At 12:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 12:30 AM CST Monday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 
  feet on 04/27/2011.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

AL

333 
WGUS83 KPAH 010955
FLSPAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
355 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

For the Little River...including Hopkinsville - Bypass...Minor 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&


KYC047-221-011300-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1849Z/
/HLBK2.1.ER.210228T1704Z.210228T2300Z.210301T1249Z.UU/
355 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 3:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 18.7 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 3:30 AM CST Monday was 21.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early this 
  morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 
  feet on 04/27/2011.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

AL

454 
WGUS83 KPAH 011246
FLSPAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
646 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

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

  South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass affecting Trigg 
  and Christian Counties.

KYC047-221-011400-
/O.CAN.KPAH.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210301T1246Z/
/HLBK2.1.ER.700119T1628Z.700119T1629Z.700119T1630Z.UU/
646 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...The Flood Warning for the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville 
- Bypass has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville - Bypass.
* At 6:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage and is expected 
  to continue to fall; therefore, the flood warning is now cancelled.
  &&

LAT...LON 3686 8748 3685 8739 3683 8739 3683 8745
      3681 8747 3682 8751

$$

AL

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 28, 2:28 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	PAH	Henderson, Union	2 hr
Feb 28, 5:16 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	PAH	Daviess, Henderson, Union	5 hr
Feb 28, 6:12 AM CST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	Calloway, Graves	33 min
Feb 28, 6:45 AM CST	Tornado Warning	PAH	Calloway, Lyon, Marshall, Trigg	9 min
Feb 28, 7:31 AM CST	Areal Flood Advisory	PAH	Calloway, Graves	54 min
Feb 28, 8:23 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	PAH	Calloway, Graves, Marshall, Trigg	12 hr
Feb 28, 8:51 AM CST	Flash Flood Warning	PAH	Christian, Todd	6 hr
Feb 28, 10:03 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	McLean, Webster	15 days
Feb 28, 10:43 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Christian, Trigg	9 hr
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Daviess, Henderson	12 days
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Crittenden, Union	17 days
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Union	15 days
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Henderson, Union	21 days
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Ballard	40 days
Feb 28, 11:22 AM CST	River Flood Warning	PAH	Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman	41 days
Feb 28, 1:07 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Todd	23 min
Feb 28, 1:16 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Christian	29 min
Feb 28, 2:04 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Todd	26 min
Feb 28, 2:10 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	PAH	Fulton, Hickman	6 hr
Feb 28, 2:50 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning EmergencyCatastrophic damage threat	PAH	Todd	6 hr
Feb 28, 2:58 PM CST	Flash Flood Warning	PAH	Christian	6 hr
Feb 28, 5:14 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Daviess, McLean	16 min
Feb 28, 5:28 PM CST	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Todd	32 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.