February 21, 20188 yr ...HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED THROUGH THE COMING WEEKEND IN SOUTHERN INDIANA AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY... .A slow moving frontal boundary will move through the region on Wednesday and then stall out across the area for the remainder of the week. Multiple weather disturbances will move northeastward along the boundary and bring repeated bouts of moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. 3 to 6 inches of rainfall is expected across the watch area through Sunday morning. This watch may be expanded in area in later forecasts as precipitation forecasts become more clear. Map from NWS-Louisville office From the NWS-Paducah office ...Heavy rainfall expected through the end of the week across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana and west Kentucky... .Multiple weather disturbances are forecast to move across the area the rest of the week and bring repeated bouts of rain, moderate to heavy at times. An event total of 4 to 7 inches of rainfall is likely across the Watch area through late Saturday night. The region can handle the initial rains from last night and through the day today. As another wave of rain moves across the area tonight, there could be isolated water problems, but likely a limited overall impact, if there are any issues at all. There is a greater concern for areal flooding Thursday night through Saturday night after the ground across the region is more thoroughly saturated, and heavier rainfall rates are achieved. Excessive rainfall from 7 am EST today until 7 am Thursday For the same time period Thursday to Friday
February 22, 20188 yr Author ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * Through Sunday morning * Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across the watch area Thursday morning. Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected late Thursday through late Saturday night. 3 to 5 inches of rainfall is expected through Sunday morning which result in excessive runoff and flooding. * This rainfall combined with already saturated soils will lead to excessive runoff which will cause already swollen rivers to rise more. Significant and continued rises on the Ohio, Rolling Fork, Kentucky, and Green rivers, as well as other area streams, are expected throughout the week and into the weekend. In southern Indiana, the Blue River and Muscatatuck River may see significant rises later this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop or worsen. Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Thursday For Friday through Saturday Saturday into Sunday
February 22, 20188 yr Nelson Co. Schools were on a 2-hour delay today because of flooding in the low-lying areas of the county.
February 22, 20188 yr Ohio River has already overtaken River Road in downtown Louisville. It's forecast to come up seven more feet before Monday, which will be the highest crest since 1997. Many more road closures to come in The Ville.
February 23, 20188 yr Author This is what the GFS is showing for rainfall totals through next Thursday evening. Edited February 23, 20188 yr by nWo
February 23, 20188 yr Author Is that including what we've already had, or additional? That is from today through next Thursday. We have more rain coming next week. I had to edit the post. I posted the wrong map.
February 24, 20188 yr Author The chance for flash flooding is now high along and adjacent to the Ohio River. Also for most of WKY.
February 25, 20188 yr Pouring buckets in Nelson Co. right now. I'm guessing that after this last wave, the New Haven-Boston exit off the parkway is probably under water.
February 25, 20188 yr Author Looks like we'll have a couple of days to dry out before the rain returns by midweek. For now doesn't look anything severe.
February 25, 20188 yr The rain was nuts last night in Louisville. They issued a Flash Flood emergency for a while it was so bad. Over 50 water rescues reported here last night.
February 25, 20188 yr The rain was nuts last night in Louisville. They issued a Flash Flood emergency for a while it was so bad. Over 50 water rescues reported here last night. Just outside of the city was a mess, too. Parts of interstates 71 and 64 were flooded and shut down.
February 25, 20188 yr Latest forecast has the Ohio cresting in Louisville a foot higher than before last nights rain.
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