Wetter-Warnungen, Skilesville

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:01PM CDT until June 1 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Ohio, Muhlenberg and Butler Counties. .Heavy rain from last weekend has caused the river to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. At 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 41.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 41.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 04/15/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at noon CDT.