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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 16, 2025, 11:58 AM CST for Fulton County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 16, 2025, 2:34 PM CST. It was in force for 13 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2025, 11:58 AM CST (17:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 16, 2025, 2:34 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2025, 1:15 PM CST
- In force
- 13 days
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Fulton County, KY
The radar
The Paducah radar (KPAH), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:00 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 Mississippi River at Hickman (HKMK2).
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 34 ft
- Moderate stage
- 40 ft
- Major stage
- 43 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
786
WGUS43 KPAH 161758
FLWPAH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1158 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-172000-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0021.250216T2034Z-000000T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2034Z.250220T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1158 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 33.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 38.0 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
DW20 follow-up statements
538
WGUS83 KPAH 170227
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
827 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.Recent heavy rains caused the Mississippi river to flood at
Hickman, where minor flooding is forecast to continue for the
remainder of the month.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-180430-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
827 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 34.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.0
feet early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
07002
WGUS83 KPAH 171846
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1246 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.Heavy rainfall over the weekend will cause rises on the Mississippi
River, with the stage at Hickman cresting around 5 feet above flood
stage Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-182100-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250221T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1246 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 35.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
PAH906
WGUS83 KPAH 180331
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
931 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.Heavy rainfall over the weekend will cause rises on the Mississippi
River, with the stage at Hickman cresting around 5 feet above flood
stage Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
&&
KYC075-190545-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250221T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
931 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Water is on the levee.
At 40.0 feet, The City of Hickman will close the Hickman Gates.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 36.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
RJP857
WGUS83 KPAH 181718
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1118 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
.The Mississippi river near Hickman will continue to crest early
friday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. The kentucky transportation cabinet has
asked the public to not move barricades and to turn around and not
drive through flooded areas.
&&
KYC075-191930-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250221T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1118 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, The City of Hickman will close the Hickman
Gates.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 36.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CST Tuesday was 36.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
PAH466
WGUS83 KPAH 190923
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
323 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
.The Mississippi river near Hickman will continue to crest early
friday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-201130-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250221T1800Z.250301T0400Z.UU/
323 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 01.
* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, The City of Hickman will close the Hickman
Gates.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 AM CST Wednesday was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0
feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Friday, February 28.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
JGG014
WGUS83 KPAH 191735
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1135 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
.The Mississippi river near Hickman is now expected to crest
Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-201945-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1612Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T0000Z.250301T1012Z.UU/
1135 AM CST Wed Feb 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 01.
* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, The City of Hickman will close the Hickman
Gates.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 37.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.5
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday, March 01.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
DRS431
WGUS83 KPAH 201709
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1109 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
.The Mississippi river near Hickman is now expected to crest this
afternoon.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
KYC075-211915-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1612Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1012Z.UU/
1109 AM CST Thu Feb 20 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 01.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 37.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CST Thursday was 37.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, March 01.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
PAH898
WGUS83 KPAH 211611
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.The Mississippi river near Hickman is cresting now and then will
begin falling by tonight.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
&&
KYC075-221815-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1200Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T0600Z.UU/
1011 AM CST Fri Feb 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 1...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 1.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 37.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now, and is expected to then
fall below flood stage by next Saturday, March 1.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
07630
WGUS83 KPAH 220327
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Louisville KY
927 PM CST Fri Feb 21 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-230530-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1200Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T0600Z.UU/
927 PM CST Fri Feb 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 01.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 37.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CST Friday was 37.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday, March 01 and continue falling to 26.4 feet Monday,
March 03.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
MJ410
WGUS83 KPAH 221637
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1037 AM CST Sat Feb 22 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-231845-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T2024Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1424Z.UU/
1037 AM CST Sat Feb 22 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 01...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, March 01.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CST Saturday was 37.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, March 01.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
KS210
WGUS83 KPAH 231656
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1056 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-241900-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1800Z.UU/
1056 AM CST Sun Feb 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CST Sunday was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.3
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
KS056
WGUS83 KPAH 241632
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1032 AM CST Mon Feb 24 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.The Mississippi River near Hickman is holding steady through
tomorrow and then will begin falling, projected to drop below flood
stage by this weekend.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-251845-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0224Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T2024Z.UU/
1032 AM CST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is holding steady near 37.3 feet through
Tuesday. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
AL272
WGUS83 KPAH 250255
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
855 PM CST Mon Feb 24 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-260500-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0224Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T2024Z.UU/
855 PM CST Mon Feb 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CST Monday was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 18.7 feet
Thursday, March 06.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
KS324
WGUS83 KPAH 251716
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1116 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.The Mississippi River near Hickman is beginning to slowly lower,
projected to drop below flood stage by this weekend.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-261930-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1500Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T0900Z.UU/
1116 AM CST Tue Feb 25 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to beginning to slowly lower
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
AL175
WGUS83 KPAH 260152
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
752 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-270400-
/O.CON.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1500Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T0900Z.UU/
752 PM CST Tue Feb 25 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 37.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CST Tuesday was 37.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 19.9 feet
Friday, March 07.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
KS216
WGUS83 KPAH 261632
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1032 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.The Mississippi River near Hickman is beginning to slowly lower,
projected to drop below flood stage by this weekend.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...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.
&&
KYC075-271845-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T2100Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1500Z.UU/
1032 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 37.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Saturday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
AL776
WGUS83 KPAH 271638
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1038 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
.The Mississippi River has crested and will continue to fall at
Hickman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-281845-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0000Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1800Z.UU/
1038 AM CST Thu Feb 27 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 36.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 17.9 feet
Sunday, March 09.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
ML148
WGUS83 KPAH 281608
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1008 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman
.Minor flooding continues on the Mississippi River at Hickman, but
water levels continue to fall. The river is now forecast to fall
below flood stage Saturday evening.
For the Mississippi River...including Hickman...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.
&&
KYC075-011815-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0224Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T2024Z.UU/
1008 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Water is on the levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 35.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 18.2 feet
Monday, March 10.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
DWS160
WGUS83 KPAH 011820
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1220 PM CST Sat Mar 1 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
.The river will fall below flood stage early this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
KYC075-020015-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250302T0011Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.250301T1811Z.UU/
1220 PM CST Sat Mar 1 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 34.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early this
afternoon and continue to fall to 17.6 feet Tuesday, March
11.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
DRS671
WGUS83 KPAH 011915
FLSPAH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
115 PM CST Sat Mar 1 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Mississippi River near Hickman.
KYC075-012015-
/O.CAN.KPAH.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250301T1915Z/
/HKMK2.1.ER.250216T2024Z.250220T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
115 PM CST Sat Mar 1 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Mississippi River near Hickman.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 33.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.6 feet
Tuesday, March 11.
&&
LAT...LON 3669 8935 3671 8929 3664 8908 3654 8918
3654 8935
$$
DRSWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 16, 11:22 AM CST, 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Bands of moderate to heavy snow will produce quick snow accumulations of 1-2 inches this morning across parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The rest of the region will see generally a dusting up to 1 inch of snow.
- A high-impact winter storm is increasingly likely to impact the region Tuesday into Wednesday.
- Dangerous cold is expected nearly all this week. Low temperatures in the single digits and subzero wind chill values are forecast the latter half of the week.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 11:22 AM CST, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Paducah KY 1122 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - Bands of moderate to heavy snow will produce quick snow accumulations of 1-2 inches this morning across parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The rest of the region will see generally a dusting up to 1 inch of snow. - A high-impact winter storm is increasingly likely to impact the region Tuesday into Wednesday. - Dangerous cold is expected nearly all this week. Low temperatures in the single digits and subzero wind chill values are forecast the latter half of the week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 251 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 Following yesterday's major flash flood event, wraparound deformation banding and much colder thermal profiles have allowed for bands of moderate to heavy snow to develop across parts of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. Travel impacts have quickly developed in this area as a quick 1-2 inches of snow have fallen. Issued a Winter Weather Advisory through 14z here, with a Special Weather Statement for a dusting up to 1" elsewhere. Depending on how the banding evolves, the Winter Weather Advisory may need to be expanded eastward. The rest of today through Tuesday will feature quiet but cold weather as Canadian high pressure settles into the Midwest. High temperatures today will reach the lower to middle 30s, with lows in the lower to middle teens. Monday (Washington's Birthday) will see even colder temperatures with highs only reaching the middle 20s along I-64 to the middle 30s along the KY/TN and MO/AR borders. The antecedent cold airmass will set the table for an impactful winter storm Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Model agreement is quite good at this range, with surface low pressure passing through the Mid-South. Thermal profiles look favorable for enhanced snowfall rates at times Tuesday night, and the latest NBM ensemble guidance gives a 50-90% of the region seeing at least 4", with this highest chances in southeast Missouri and lowest in southwest Indiana and the Kentucky Pennyrile. If trends hold, a Winter Storm Watch will likely be issued for most or all the area in the next shift or two. Following the winter storm, Arctic high pressure will again descend into the Midwest, and bitter cold can be expected through the remainder of the week. Current guidance shows temperatures 20-30 degrees below normal for the Wednesday through Friday period, with highs in the teens and 20s Wednesday and Thursday and the 20s and 30s Friday and Saturday. Overnight lows in the teens and single digits are forecast in addition to wind chills near or below zero. Looking just beyond the seven day window, a return of a milder zonal pattern will allow for some moderation in temperatures to start next week. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/... Issued at 1122 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 Lingering snow flurries mainly across the northern terminals will taper off later this afternoon. MVFR cigs lift to low VFR this evening before scattering out tonight. High clouds then begin to thicken on Monday from the north. Gusty NW winds between 10-17 kts with gusts around 25 kts diminish to 5-10 kts tonight. && .PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IL...None. MO...None. IN...None. KY...None. && DISCUSSION...DWS AVIATION...DW
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 7:58 AM CST, 4 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 758 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-171400- Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope- Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh- Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves- Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell- Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean- Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- 758 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025 /858 AM EST Sun Feb 16 2025/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Slippery road conditions are possible through the afternoon following this morning's snow. Widespread river flooding will continue or is forecast to develop along parts of the Ohio and Green Rivers. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Accumulating snowfall with travel impacts is becoming increasingly likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Dangerous cold is forecast for much of next week. Morning wind chill values will be near or below zero Wednesday through Friday. Widespread river flooding will continue or is forecast to develop along parts of the Ohio and Green Rivers. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 16, 7:31 AM CST, 4 hours 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
731 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0653 AM Snow 2 SE Heath 37.07N 88.77W
02/16/2025 M0.8 Inch McCracken KY ASOS
Event total snow. ASOS station KPAH Paducah
KY.
&&
DWSLocal storm report, Feb 16, 7:38 AM CST, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
738 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM Snow Masonville 37.67N 87.03W
02/16/2025 M2.0 Inch Daviess KY Cocorahs
Cocorahs station KY-DV-42 Masonville 0.1
SSE.
0700 AM Snow De Soto 37.81N 89.22W
02/16/2025 M1.8 Inch Jackson IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-JK-14 De Soto IL 0.3
ESE.
0700 AM Snow 1 NNE Benton 38.02N 88.91W
02/16/2025 M1.7 Inch Franklin IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-FK-6 Benton IL 1 NE.
0700 AM Snow 2 WSW Murray 36.60N 88.34W
02/16/2025 M0.5 Inch Calloway KY Cocorahs
Cocorahs station KY-CW-3 Murray KY 1 WSW.
&&Local storm report, Feb 16, 7:39 AM CST, 4 hours 19 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
739 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 AM Snow De Soto 37.81N 89.22W
02/16/2025 M1.8 Inch Jackson IL Trained Spotter
0700 AM Snow 3 WNW Hamletsburg 37.16N 88.50W
02/16/2025 M1.1 Inch Massac IL Cocorahs
Cocorahs station IL-MC-3 Brookport IL 7 ENE.
&&Local storm report, Feb 16, 8:19 AM CST, 3 hours 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
819 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0804 AM Snow 2 W Creal Springs 37.62N 88.87W
02/16/2025 M2.0 Inch Williamson IL Emergency Mngr
2 inches of snow measured on snow board.
&&Local storm report, Feb 16, 8:20 AM CST, 3 hours 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
820 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0744 AM Snow 2 NE Evansville 38.00N 87.52W
02/16/2025 M2.7 Inch Vanderburgh IN Trained Spotter
2.7 inches on snow board.
&&Local storm report, Feb 16, 8:25 AM CST, 3 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
825 AM CST Sun Feb 16 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0803 AM Snow 1 N Murphysboro 37.78N 89.34W
02/16/2025 M2.0 Inch Jackson IL Emergency Mngr
2 inches of snow north of Murphysboro.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 6:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Hopkins, Muhlenberg | 41 min |
| Feb 15, 6:04 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Christian, Lyon, Trigg | 41 min |
| Feb 15, 6:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Hopkins, Muhlenberg | 20 min |
| Feb 15, 6:30 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Crittenden, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Union and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Feb 15, 7:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Calloway | 29 min |
| Feb 15, 7:25 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Calloway, Trigg | 35 min |
| Feb 15, 7:42 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 48 min |
| Feb 15, 7:45 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Livingston, McCracken | 4 hr |
| Feb 15, 8:24 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 36 min |
| Feb 15, 8:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 33 min |
| Feb 15, 11:18 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Livingston, McCracken | 8 hr |
| Feb 16, 12:41 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 16, 1:07 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Crittenden, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Union and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 16, 1:25 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 16, 1:53 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | PAH | Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden and 16 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 16, 9:41 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Calloway, Graves, McCracken, Marshall | 32 hr |
| Feb 16, 11:13 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman | 31 hr |
| Feb 16, 11:40 AM CST | River Flood Warning | PAH | Livingston | 11 days |
| Feb 16, 1:33 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | PAH | Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden and 16 more | 24 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.