Rochester, KY Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Ohio and Muhlenberg Counties. .Heavy rain from the past weekend have caused the river to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 38.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 38.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.

National Weather Service