Forecasts Have Now Begun at Olmsted Lock and Dam on the Ohio River

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Public Information Statement National Weather Service Paducah, KY 201 PM CST Tue Dec 17 2019 ...River Forecasts for the new Olmsted Locks and Dam... Over the last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decommissioned both Brookport Locks and Dam and Grand Chain Locks and Dam, located on the Ohio River. The new Olmsted Locks and Dam was officially opened in late August 2018. This project will reduce barge/tow delays and improve navigation along the lower Ohio River. This location will take the place of the two decommissioned sites. River information for both the headwater/pool and the tailwater can be found on the WFO Paducah Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) page located at: https://water.weather.gov/ahps/index.php?wfo=pah Flood-only forecasts will be issued for the Olmsted headwater or pool by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Much model calibration has taken place over the last year to ensure the most accurate forecasts are issued for this location. Flood-only forecasts will be issued beginning January 8, 2020. Forecasts will be issued when the pool stage reaches or is forecast to reach 34 feet. The Flood Stage for Olmsted will be 36 feet. WFO Paducah will be responsible for issuing Flood Warnings and Statements as necessary. If you have any questions, please contact w-pah.webmaster@noaa.gov $$