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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
Issued by National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1011 AM CDT Mon May 19 2025

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

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

.Additional heavy rainfall over the next 2 days will cause the river
to rise back above flood stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.

The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 1115 AM CDT.

&&

KYC031-177-183-201615-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FL.W.0076.000000T0000Z-250524T0000Z/
/RCHK2.1.ER.250518T1152Z.250518T1345Z.250523T1800Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Mon May 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Green River at Rochester.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation.
  At 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369
  floods one mile north of Rochester.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 36.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.9
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    39.0 feet on 03/22/2020.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3728 8680 3718 8690 3727 8697 3739 8678


$$

CP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
941 AM CDT Mon May 19 2025

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

  Green River at Paradise

.Minor flooding continues on the Green River at Paradise. Additional
rainfall will push the river into a second crest by Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

KYC177-201645-
/O.EXT.KPAH.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-250524T1500Z/
/PRDK2.1.ER.250517T2337Z.250518T1815Z.250524T0900Z.NO/
941 AM CDT Mon May 19 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Green River at Paradise.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 380.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 381.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 380.9
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 380.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3746 8716 3742 8703 3726 8689 3720 8697
      3729 8707 3731 8719


$$

KS


Flood Watch


Flood Watch
National Weather Service Louisville KY
Issued by National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
400 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

KYZ046>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-082-200400-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FA.A.0008.250520T1600Z-250521T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion-Boyle-
Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-
Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-
Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Franklin, Bowling Green,
Columbia, Danville, Liberty, Hodgenville, Nicholasville,
Edmonton, Harrodsburg, Stanford, Winchester, Morgantown, Glasgow,
Burkesville, Horse Cave, Tompkinsville, Greensburg, Lebanon,
Jamestown, Springfield, Campbellsville, Albany, Scottsville,
Richmond, Providence, Lancaster, and Russellville
400 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025 /300 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central
  Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky,
  Boyle, Clark KY, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison and Mercer. In north
  central Kentucky, Larue and Washington KY. In south central
  Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Casey, Clinton,
  Cumberland, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion,
  Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Taylor and Warren.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms containing torrential
    downpours are expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon.
    Widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is anticipated across
    the watch area. Some locally heavier amounts are possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Jackson KY
203 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-104-106>120-200415-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FA.A.0007.250520T1600Z-250521T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Hyden, Owingsville, Jeffersonville, Mount
Vernon, Jenkins, Annville, Salyersville, Campton, Prestonsburg,
Paintsville, Pikeville, Clay City, Sandy Hook, Beattyville,
Frenchburg, Hindman, McKee, Morehead, Coal Run, South Williamson,
Booneville, Irvine, West Liberty, Mount Sterling, Manchester,
Elkhorn City, Stanton, Whitesburg, Camargo, Wheelwright, Hazard,
Ravenna, Brodhead, Burnside, London, Somerset, Pippa Passes,
Jackson, and Inez
203 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
  southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east
  central Kentucky, Bath, Elliott, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery,
  Powell and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In
  south central Kentucky, Laurel, Pulaski and Rockcastle. In
  southeast Kentucky, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Lee,
  Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
  may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings
  may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms containing torrential
    downpours are expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon
    and evening. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is
    anticipated across the watch area. However, localized amounts
    of 3 or more inches are possible at locations repeatedly
    impacted by the heaviest rainfall.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

GEERTSON


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
433 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

KYZ050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-104-106>120-201100-
Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-
Pulaski-Laurel-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
433 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible late tonight over portions of the
Cumberland drainage basin.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times from Tuesday through Wednesday
evening. Some of these storms may be severe Tuesday and Tuesday
night, with the greatest risk being damaging wind. However,
tornadoes or large hail are also a possibility. Thunderstorms could
also bring heavy rain and localized flooding Tuesday afternoon and
Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed for storm reports on
Tuesday and Tuesday night.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
433 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

KYZ083>088-201100-
Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
433 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible in some locations early this evening and
again late tonight, a few of which may produce heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times from Tuesday through Wednesday
evening. Some of these storms may be severe Tuesday and Tuesday
night, with the greatest risk being damaging wind. However,
tornadoes or large hail are also a possibility. Thunderstorms could
also bring heavy rain and localized flooding Tuesday afternoon and
Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
302 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-201200-
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White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
302 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025 /402 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Higher coverage of thunderstorms are expected tonight with some
storms becoming strong to severe. Large hail, damaging winds, and
an isolated tornado are the main hazards tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms are again expected on Tuesday with severe storms
likely. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes remain
possible with any severe storms. While the greater threat of
severe weather is in western Kentucky, the entire area is under a
risk for severe weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed tonight and again on Tuesday.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
334 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-201945-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
334 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

Widespread thunderstorms are expected late tonight. Severe
thunderstorms are unlikely though gusty winds, locally heavy
rainfall, and lightning are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Thursday. Strong to severe
storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening with damaging
winds or large hail as the primary concerns. An isolated tornado
threat cannot be ruled out. Lightning and locally heavy rainfall are
also hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to send in storm reports.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
Issued by National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
331 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025

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070>078-081-082-201945-
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Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-
Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-
Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-
Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-
Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-
Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
331 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025 /231 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Indiana, south
central Indiana, east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky,
northwest Kentucky, and south central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region
late tonight. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and marginally severe
hail will be possible with the strongest storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move across the
region on Tuesday. Some of these storms may be strong to severe
with damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes being possible.
In addition, heavy rainfall will be possible with the
thunderstorms and flash flooding may be possible in areas where
multiple rounds of storms move through.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be required on Tuesday.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms later today will move from west to east at 15 to 20 mph.

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

$$

NWS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
224 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-201930-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
224 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Another round of thunderstorms will move into central Illinois late
this evening and overnight. A severe threat will accompany this line
of storms with damaging wind gusts and hail the primary hazards. An
isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rain is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Another round of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms is
expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts and hail
are the primary hazards. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Locally heavy rain is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed between 9pm and 3am.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 30 mph.

$$

MJA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
343 AM EDT Mon May 19 2025

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ042-060>064-070>073-
077>082-088-200745-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-
Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-
Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Darke-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Pickaway-Butler-
Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-
Scioto-
343 AM EDT Mon May 19 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central
Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of
these storms could become severe with large hail and damaging winds.
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. In addition, heavy rainfall
could lead to localized flooding issues.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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