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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Paducah, KY

February 16, 2025Fulton County, Kentucky

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


$$

DW
20 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


$$

07
002 
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


$$

PAH
906 
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


$$

RJP
857 
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


$$

PAH
466 
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


$$

JGG
014 
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


$$

DRS
431 
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


$$

PAH
898 
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


$$

07
630 
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


$$

MJ
410 
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


$$

KS
210 
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


$$

KS
056 
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


$$

AL
272 
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


$$

KS
324 
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


$$

AL
175 
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


$$

KS
216 
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


$$

AL
776 
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


$$

ML
148 
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


$$

DWS
160 
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


$$

DRS
671 
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


$$

DRS

What 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.

&&

DWS
Local 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 6:04 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementPAHHopkins, Muhlenberg41 min
Feb 15, 6:04 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementPAHChristian, Lyon, Trigg41 min
Feb 15, 6:08 PM CSTTornado WarningPAHHopkins, Muhlenberg20 min
Feb 15, 6:30 PM CSTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPAHCaldwell, Crittenden, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Union and 1 more7 hr
Feb 15, 7:08 PM CSTTornado WarningPAHCalloway29 min
Feb 15, 7:25 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHCalloway, Trigg35 min
Feb 15, 7:42 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHChristian, Trigg48 min
Feb 15, 7:45 PM CSTFlash Flood WarningPAHBallard, Livingston, McCracken4 hr
Feb 15, 8:24 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHChristian, Todd36 min
Feb 15, 8:57 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHChristian, Todd33 min
Feb 15, 11:18 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHBallard, Livingston, McCracken8 hr
Feb 16, 12:41 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHBallard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman and 3 more6 hr
Feb 16, 1:07 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHCaldwell, Crittenden, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Union and 1 more6 hr
Feb 16, 1:25 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHCaldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and 1 more6 hr
Feb 16, 1:53 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPAHBallard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden and 16 more6 hr
Feb 16, 9:41 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHCalloway, Graves, McCracken, Marshall32 hr
Feb 16, 11:13 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningPAHBallard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman31 hr
Feb 16, 11:40 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningPAHLivingston11 days
Feb 16, 1:33 PM CSTWinter Storm WatchPAHBallard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden and 16 more24 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.