Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:47AM CST until March 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 9:47am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois...
Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown.
.Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels
into flood by next week on the Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and
Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood
later in the week.
For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Shawneetown...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night to Sunday, March 15.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 25.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday morning to a crest of 35.2 feet Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March
15.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Gallatin, IL; Hardin, IL; Crittenden, KY; Union, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov