theguru 15,979 Posted February 23 Hey @nWo/anyone as all the snow melts and some rain is in the forecast later this week will there be any flooding in Kentucky and/or any issues with river levels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nWo 1,728 Posted February 23 3 hours ago, theguru said: Hey @nWo/anyone as all the snow melts and some rain is in the forecast later this week will there be any flooding in Kentucky and/or any issues with river levels? Look for flooding issues starting Sunday through Monday or Tuesday. The real heavy rain is not forecast to move in till Sunday. At this time, I'd say those around and south of the Cumberland Parkway are looking at some definite flooding issues. They could get 2-5 inches of rain by the time the rain moves out on Monday. From I-64 down to the Cumberland 1-3 inches. The amounts increase the further south you go. I'll post all the details later today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkypete 1,873 Posted February 23 The current Ohio River forecast in Cincinnati is 35.2' by late Friday/early Saturday (2/27). That is probably a fluid situation (pun intended). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeuce 15,485 Posted February 23 Nothing significant in Louisville through at least the end of the week, I'll keep an eye on it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkypete 1,873 Posted February 23 54 minutes ago, TheDeuce said: Nothing significant in Louisville through at least the end of the week, I'll keep an eye on it. Same website that I was using! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsfan41 1,026 Posted February 23 We were just discussing this last week, after seeing the temps were supposed to warm up this week. Given the amount of snow Kentucky has had on the ground for the past couple of weeks, I would think the Mississippi could really have some issues from everything the Ohio River will dump into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nWo 1,728 Posted February 23 Flooding will be a good possibility starting on Sunday. An initial batch of rain will move in on Saturday and then there will be a break until Sunday. That is when the heaviest rain will be possible starting on Sunday and last into the day on Monday. The models are showing a general 2-5 inches of rain will be possible. Mainly south of I-64 with the heaviest amounts the further south you go towards the Tennessee border. One thing to note is the Euro and Canadian are only updated every twelve hours while the GFS is every 6 hours. Some are behind the GFS. Let's look at the GFS. First the radar. It is from Saturday at 4 am EST to Monday at 10 am EST Next the EURO. It covers the time period from 1 am EST Saturday morning to 7 am EST Monday morning. Last the Canadian and it covers the from 7 am EST Friday morning to 1 pm EST Monday. Now for what each model is showing for possible accumulations. The GFS The EURO The Canadian As everyone can see there is still some uncertainty to the exact timing, track and amounts. Some look for some changes as we get closer. One more thing. The Weather Prediction Center in the 3-7 day hazards outlook has Kentucky receiving heavy rain this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nWo 1,728 Posted February 23 2 hours ago, TheDeuce said: Nothing significant in Louisville through at least the end of the week, I'll keep an eye on it. For now most of the heaviest rain will be south of I-64 with the heaviest accumulations in southern Kentucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theguru 15,979 Posted February 23 11 minutes ago, nWo said: For now most of the heaviest rain will be south of I-64 with the heaviest accumulations in southern Kentucky. What about the Ohio River @nWo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nWo 1,728 Posted February 23 1 minute ago, theguru said: What about the Ohio River @nWo? Right now I don't think it will be much of a problem because the track the models are showing show only around around 1 inch of rain. Of course that could change if the model shifts the track northward. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeuce 15,485 Posted Monday at 03:02 AM Ohio River in Louisville expected to go into minor flood stage by Tuesday evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkypete 1,873 Posted Monday at 03:34 AM Cincinnati is looking to have minor flooding by Wednesday or Thursday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raven 23 Posted Monday at 03:40 AM I drove past Pioneer Park in NKY this evening (around 5PM) and it looked like the creek had already flooded the park and then receded again. I'm sure with the rain moving through it will rise again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeuce 15,485 Posted Tuesday at 01:01 AM Kentucky River at the Frankfort locks will be just below major flood stage by Tuesday evening and crest sometime on Wednesday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeuce 15,485 Posted Wednesday at 01:22 AM Ohio River in Cincy going into moderate flood stage early Thursday morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites