Soil Moisture Condition Monitoring Weekly Report

 Station Number: OH-HM-24
Station Name: Cheviot 3.4 W
Report Date: 2/25/2018
Submitted: 2/25/2018 7:33 AM
Scale Bar: Severely Wet
Description:

3 day storm total ending this morning 4.16 inches. 7 day rainfall 5.54 inches. February total to date: 8.24. Most area rivers and streams in flood. Widespread flooding and flash flooding last night and this morning. Water rescues reported. Worst Ohio River flooding since 1997. Many agricultural fields are under water. Businesses and homes are flooded near rivers and streams. Many roads closed. Disaster declarations from the Ohio governor for a number of counties.

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Windy Sunday Morning, Widespread Flooding, Significant Ohio River Flooding

Ohio River at Cincinnati

The rain has ended but the flooding will continue. At my Cheviot 3W site I had  a 3 day storm total of 4.16 inches of rain with a February total to date now at 8.24 inches.  A winter which had been running a bit below normal in precipitation is now well above normal.

Expect a period of strong wind Sunday morning in Cincinnati, followed by a couple days of cooler and dryer weather. Another less robust weather system will bring more rain later this week. Here is the Wednesday-Friday rainfall outlook:

Day 4 image not available

The Flood Warning continues for the Ohio River at Cincinnati until further notice. At 6 AM the stage was 59.8 feet.  Flood stage is 52 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. The river will rise to near 60.6 feet by this afternoon. The river will then begin falling, but remain above flood stage for the next 5 days. At stages near 61 feet, flooding worsens in the East End, as well as along the riverfront.  Pete Rose Way becomes flooded and Kellogg Road flooding worsens.  Homes and businesses in the East End and California are significantly flooded.  Much of Route 52 continues to flood between Cincinnati and New Richmond.  Backwater flooding up the Little Miami River affects Anderson Township up to Newtown.  Low-lying roads in Newport, Ludlow and Bromley, Kentucky flood, as well as portions of Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Indiana.

...A PERIOD OF STRONG WINDS EXPECTED THIS MORNING...

Winds will turn to the west and will gust to around 40 mph later
this morning with the passage of a cold front.

Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around. High profile
vehicles should use caution.

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
653 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
  Ohio River at Cincinnati

INC029-115-KYC015-037-117-OHC025-061-251953-
/O.CON.KILN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CCNO1.2.ER.180218T2154Z.180225T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
653 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Ohio River at Cincinnati
* until further notice.
* At 6 AM the stage was 59.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 52 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* The river will rise to near 60.6 feet by this afternoon. The river will
  then begin falling, but remain above flood stage for the next 5 days.
* At stages near 61 feet, flooding worsens in the East End, as well as
  along the riverfront.  Pete Rose Way becomes flooded and Kellogg Road
  flooding worsens.  Homes and businesses in the East End and California
  are significantly flooded.  Much of Route 52 continues to flood
  between Cincinnati and New Richmond.  Backwater flooding up the Little
  Miami River affects Anderson Township up to Newtown.  Low-lying roads
  in Newport, Ludlow and Bromley, Kentucky flood, as well as portions of
  Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Indiana.


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LAT...LON 3890 8418 3885 8429 3903 8449 3903 8494
      3916 8490 3914 8437

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Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
636 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018

OHC017-061-252330-
/O.NEW.KILN.FA.W.0006.180225T1136Z-180225T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hamilton OH-Butler OH-
636 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Warning for Mill Creek in...
  North central Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio...
  Southeastern Butler County in southwestern Ohio...

* Until 630 PM EST Sunday.

* At 635 AM EST, the river gage near Glendale Milford indicated that
  flooding was occurring along Mill Creek.

* Flooding will occur near the Sharon and Mosteller Road
  intersection, as well as along Canal Road. Flood waters will begin
  to enter some businesses near the creek in Reading, Evendale and
  Sharonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway.
The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to cross
safely and the road beneath may not be intact.

&&

LAT...LON 3934 8446 3934 8437 3929 8437 3922 8443
      3922 8446

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
619 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ070>074-077>082-088-261130-
Franklin IN-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-
Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-
Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
Adams-Pike-Scioto-
619 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Southeast Indiana, Northeast
Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, Central Ohio, South Central Ohio and
Southwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Strong gusty winds behind a cold frontal passage will gust to around
40 mph this morning.

River flooding will persist. Please check our web site at
www.weather.gov/iln for more information on the river flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

River flooding will persist. Please check our web site at
www.weather.gov/iln for more information on the river flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
415 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018

INC029-115-137-155-KYC015-037-077-117-OHC061-251515-
/O.NEW.KILN.FA.Y.0018.180225T0915Z-180225T1515Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ohio IN-Ripley IN-Dearborn IN-Switzerland IN-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-
Boone KY-Gallatin KY-Hamilton OH-
415 AM EST SUN FEB 25 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Advisory for...
  Ohio County in southeastern Indiana...
  Ripley County in southeastern Indiana...
  Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana...
  Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana...
  Kenton County in northern Kentucky...
  Campbell County in northern Kentucky...
  Boone County in northern Kentucky...
  Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...
  Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio...

* Until 1015 AM EST.

* At 415 AM EST, minor flooding was reported across the region with
  several roads closed due to high water.

* Minor flooding of low-lying and poorly drained streets, highways
  and underpasses will continue as the water gradually recedes this
  morning. In addition, farmland near creeks, streams and drainage
  ditches will continue to experience minor flooding.

Some locations that will experience minor flooding include...
Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Forest Park,
Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville, Blue Ash, Loveland,
Springdale, Reading, Montgomery, Harrison, North College Hill,
Madeira, Edgewood and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit
your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 8544 3931 8522 3928 8426 3922 8432
      3920 8428 3902 8432 3887 8425 3881 8442
      3879 8453 3880 8463 3878 8466 3884 8479
      3878 8482 3880 8489 3875 8502 3876 8504
      3869 8516 3870 8520 3891 8520 3892 8545

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Franks



 

Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

  Little Miami River at Kings Mills
  Little Miami River at Milford
  Great Miami River near Middletown
  Great Miami River at Miamitown
  Scioto River at Piketon

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
  Great Miami River at Sidney
  Scioto River at Circleville
  Big Darby Creek at Darbyville

OHC025-061-165-251535-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0020.180225T0732Z-180225T2337Z/
/KIMO1.1.ER.180225T0504Z.180225T1200Z.180225T1737Z.NO/
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

...Flooding now expected to continue until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Miami River at Kings Mills
* until this evening.
* At 10 PM the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will rise above flood stage early this morning and
  continue to rise to near 20.0 feet later this morning. The river will fall
  below flood stage this afternoon.
* At stages near 19.5 feet, flooding can be expected near Turtle Creek
  in South Lebanon.  Roads affected by the flooding include Broadway,
  McKinley and Pike Streets.


&&

LAT...LON 3941 8409 3936 8408 3933 8421 3927 8425
      3929 8428 3937 8426

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

  Little Miami River at Kings Mills
  Little Miami River at Milford
  Great Miami River near Middletown
  Great Miami River at Miamitown
  Scioto River at Piketon

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
  Great Miami River at Sidney
  Scioto River at Circleville
  Big Darby Creek at Darbyville

OHC025-061-251535-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0021.180225T0732Z-180226T0505Z/
/MLGO1.1.ER.180225T0425Z.180225T1200Z.180225T2305Z.NO/
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

...Flooding now expected to continue until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Little Miami River at Milford
* until late tonight.
* At 1 AM the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to near 21.0 feet by this morning. The
  river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* At stages near 21.0 feet, flooding can be expected in low areas
  between Main Street and the river in Milford.  Lowland flooding occurs
  along the river in Clermont and Hamilton Counties.


&&

LAT...LON 3929 8428 3929 8426 3927 8425 3916 8428
      3907 8443 3910 8443

$$


 

Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

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

  Little Miami River at Kings Mills
  Little Miami River at Milford
  Great Miami River near Middletown
  Great Miami River at Miamitown
  Scioto River at Piketon

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
  Great Miami River at Sidney
  Scioto River at Circleville
  Big Darby Creek at Darbyville

OHC061-251534-
/O.EXT.KILN.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180228T0048Z/
/MIAO1.1.ER.180225T0057Z.180225T1800Z.180227T1848Z.NO/
235 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Great Miami River at Miamitown
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 1 AM the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to near 23.7 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
* At stages near 24.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs along the Great
  Miami River south of Miamitown over southwest Miami Township.
  Flooding also occurs along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves.


&&

LAT...LON 3930 8467 3931 8463 3931 8460 3920 8469
      3911 8482 3915 8482

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Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1259 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following locations...

  Whitewater River at Brookville


INC029-047-OHC061-251359-
/O.NEW.KILN.FL.Y.0003.180225T0559Z-180226T1759Z/
/BRKI3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1259 AM EST Sun Feb 25 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
  The Whitewater River at Brookville,
* until Monday afternoon.
* At 11 PM the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 20 feet.
* The river will continue rising to near 15.0 feet after midnight this
  morning then begin falling.
* At stages near 15.0 feet, The river overflows into some yards, as well
  as campgrounds near Cedar Grove and New Trenton, with lowland flooding
  also occurring in West Harrison, Indiana and Harrison, Ohio,
  especially near the Lawrenceburg Road area.

 

 

 

MAJOR FLOODING EVENT UNDERWAY, SEVERE THREAT AFTER MIDNIGHT

Do Not Travel Tonight In Cincinnati Area. Many roads are flooded and dangerous areas of standing water. As of 8:40 PM, huge amount of rain on radar still to move through.

Click for latest Base Reflectivity radar loop from the Louisville, KY radar and current weather warnings

Ohio River at Cincinnati

58 Numerous homes and businesses are either surrounded by water, water in basements or on main levels. Backwater flooding occurs along the Little Miami flooding low lying streets and properties. East End, California, New Richmond, Bromley, Ludlow, and Aurora and areas near Lawrenceburg outside the floodwall are most impacted. Buildings at Coney Island flood. The area around Freeman Avenue and along Mehring Way floods, as well as between Gest and Elm on Pete Rose Way.

The first related deaths in the US since May 16th, 2017 tonight in Logan County, Kentucky. 283 days since the last , a record. Photo from News Democrat & Leader:

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
836 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Bracken County in northern Kentucky...
  Pendleton County in northern Kentucky...
  Clermont County in southwestern Ohio...
  Brown County in southwestern Ohio...

* Until 130 AM EST.

* At 835 PM EST, radar indicated that heavy rain had fallen across
  the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen. Heavy
  rain continues to fall with another 1 to 2 inches possible. Runoff
  from this excessive rainfall will cause flash flooding to occur.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Loveland, Milford, Georgetown, Falmouth, Amelia, Mount Orab,
  Bethel, New Richmond, Williamsburg, Batavia, Augusta, Sardinia,
  Felicity, Brooksville, Butler, Withamsville, Camp Dennison, Morgan,
  Woodville and Owensville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3854 8447 3879 8453 3881 8440 3887 8423
      3902 8432 3916 8430 3920 8428 3922 8432
      3927 8426 3925 8387 3902 8387 3902 8375
      3860 8399 3861 8408 3855 8414 3855 8421
      3858 8421 3856 8441

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AR

Flash Flood Warning
INC029-115-155-KYC015-037-041-077-117-OHC061-250500-
/O.NEW.KILN.FF.W.0003.180225T0104Z-180225T0500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
804 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Ohio County in southeastern Indiana...
  Central Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana...
  Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana...
  Central Carroll County in northern Kentucky...
  Kenton County in northern Kentucky...
  Campbell County in northern Kentucky...
  Boone County in northern Kentucky...
  Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...
  Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio...

* Until midnight EST.

* At 801 PM EST, radar indicated that heavy rain was falling across
  the warned area. Heavy rain will continue to fall with another 1
  to 2 inches possible. This rainfall on very saturated ground will
  cause flash flooding to occur.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Forest
  Park, Erlanger, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville, Blue Ash,
  Loveland, Springdale, Reading, Montgomery, Harrison, North College
  Hill, Madeira, Edgewood and Alexandria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 8520 3893 8513 3930 8480 3928 8426
      3922 8432 3920 8428 3917 8430 3902 8432
      3887 8425 3880 8443 3879 8451 3880 8463
      3878 8466 3884 8479 3878 8482 3880 8489
      3869 8516 3870 8520

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AR

Flash Flood Warning
KYC041-077-081-187-250315-
/O.NEW.KILN.FF.W.0002.180225T0024Z-180225T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
724 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Carroll County in northern Kentucky...
  Grant County in northern Kentucky...
  Owen County in northern Kentucky...
  Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...

* Until 1015 PM EST.

* At 718 PM EST, radar indicated that heavy rain was falling across
  the warned area. This rain will produce 1 to 1.5 inches. This
  excessive rainfall on very saturated ground will cause flash
  flooding to occur.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Carrollton, Williamstown, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Warsaw, Owenton,
  Florence, Kentucky Speedway, Glencoe, Ghent, Sanders, Corinth,
  Sparta, Worthville, Prestonville, Monterey, Brooksburg, Gratz,
  Stewartsville and Elk Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

To report flash flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3838 8490 3842 8488 3846 8492 3843 8496
      3852 8498 3851 8503 3856 8501 3860 8508
      3858 8521 3872 8532 3874 8526 3869 8517
      3880 8489 3878 8482 3884 8479 3878 8466
      3880 8463 3878 8454 3852 8448 3834 8479

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AR

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
841 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

INC019-077-KYC103-185-223-250345-
/O.CON.KLMK.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180225T0345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson IN-Clark IN-Oldham KY-Trimble KY-Henry KY-
841 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EST FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN CLARK...OLDHAM...TRIMBLE AND
WESTERN HENRY COUNTIES...

At 837 PM EST, NWS Doppler radar indicated that most of the heavy
rain had moved out of the warned area for the time being, although a
few heavier showers remained. Nevertheless, some roads remain
flooded across the area.

National Weather Service employees reported 2.9 inches of rain in
Centerfield and 3.57 inches in Pewee Valley, both in Oldham County
since this morning.

Additional heavy rain, and likely additional flash flooding, will
occur later this evening as thunderstorms to the west move east into
the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3877 8541 3871 8532 3863 8523 3862 8523
      3860 8521 3858 8521 3859 8510 3857 8507
      3830 8535 3831 8539 3831 8541 3829 8541
      3830 8542 3829 8543 3830 8545 3829 8546
      3841 8568

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TWF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
835 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

INC019-043-KYC029-111-250245-
/O.CON.KLMK.FF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180225T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark IN-Floyd IN-Jefferson KY-Bullitt KY-
835 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLARK...FLOYD...JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN BULLITT
COUNTIES...

At 830 PM EST, NWS Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain had ended
for the time being across the warned area. However, there have been
reports of water over roads, especially over parts of south-central
and eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky. Some creeks and small
streams are out of their banks.

Additional heavy rain, and likely additional flash flooding, will
occur in the warned area later this evening as a band of
thunderstorms moves in from the west.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3840 8593 3841 8569 3835 8558 3834 8558
      3834 8556 3829 8547 3826 8541 3812 8543
      3798 8577 3794 8590 3799 8591 3800 8595
      3803 8592 3809 8591 3814 8591 3818 8590
      3842 8603

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TWF

Flash Flood Warning
INC019-025-043-061-117-123-143-175-KYC163-250630-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FF.W.0005.180225T0135Z-180225T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
835 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Harrison County in south central Indiana...
  Northwestern Clark County in south central Indiana...
  Crawford County in south central Indiana...
  Perry County in south central Indiana...
  Western Floyd County in south central Indiana...
  Eastern Orange County in south central Indiana...
  Scott County in south central Indiana...
  Washington County in south central Indiana...
  Meade County in central Kentucky...

* Until 130 AM EST/1230 AM CST/

* At 834 PM EST/734 PM CST/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Given already
  saturated soil conditions, flash flooding will begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Tell City, Scottsburg, Salem, Corydon, Brandenburg, English, New
  Providence Town, Carefree Town, Mount Pleasant and Vienna.