Flood Warning

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

Rough River near Dundee affecting Ohio County.

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

Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County.

Green River at Woodbury affecting Warren and Butler Counties.

Green River at Rochester affecting Ohio, Muhlenberg and Butler Counties.

.Heavy rain from the past few days will cause the river to rise.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Green River near Mammoth Cave.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to RV and trailer traffic due to high water. Heavy loads will be at the judgment of the ferry operator considering the 12 ton load limit of ferry. Backcountry camping on the Green River floodplain is prohibited. At 20.1 feet, Launching of paddle craft is prohibited. At 32.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to all traffic due to high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 37.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 38.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 13.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.0 feet on 12/19/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood