Flood Warning

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

Rolling Fork River near Boston affecting Nelson and Hardin Counties.

.Heavy rain from the past 24 to 36 hours will cause the river to rise.

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

* WHERE...Rolling Fork River near Boston.

* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Agricultural bottomland is covered. At 40.0 feet, Water begins to cross low spots on some county roads. Some homes in flood plain are cutoff. At 42.0 feet, A few homes and trailers outside of Boston flood. At 43.0 feet, Floodwall begins closing in Lebanon Junction.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 36.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 32.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Saturday was 36.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.7 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 40.6 feet on 02/26/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood