Richmond, KY Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Richmond.

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Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 5:58AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Warm and dry conditions along with southwest winds gusting 20 to 25 mph by midday will lead to increased fire danger into this afternoon and early evening.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:24PM CDT until April 21 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Ballard, Fulton, Alexander, Mississippi, Carlisle, Hickman and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Union, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. .Flooding continues along much of the lower Ohio River, but levels are continuing to fall. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Golconda. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 49.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday afternoon and continue falling to 33.6 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:24PM CDT until April 22 at 7:32AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Ballard, Fulton, Alexander, Mississippi, Carlisle, Hickman and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Union, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. .Flooding continues along much of the lower Ohio River, but levels are continuing to fall. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 46.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 19.3 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:24PM CDT until April 23 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Ballard, Fulton, Alexander, Mississippi, Carlisle, Hickman and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Union, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. .Flooding continues along much of the lower Ohio River, but levels are continuing to fall. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 47.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning and continue falling to 21.7 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:24PM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Ballard, Fulton, Alexander, Mississippi, Carlisle, Hickman and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Union, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. .Flooding continues along much of the lower Ohio River, but levels are continuing to fall. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 50.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning and continue falling to 24.2 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:24PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Paducah affecting Massac, Livingston, McCracken and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Ballard, Fulton, Alexander, Mississippi, Carlisle, Hickman and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Ballard and Pulaski Counties. Ohio River at Golconda affecting Crittenden, Livingston, Hardin and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Union, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. .Flooding continues along much of the lower Ohio River, but levels are continuing to fall. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 48.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 28.5 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:12PM CDT until April 23 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Kentucky... Mississippi River at New Madrid affecting Mississippi, New Madrid and Fulton Counties. Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County. .The Mississippi River remains in flood between Hickman and New Madrid. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at New Madrid. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 38.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue falling to 15.2 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 34.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:12PM CDT until April 23 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Kentucky... Mississippi River at New Madrid affecting Mississippi, New Madrid and Fulton Counties. Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County. .The Mississippi River remains in flood between Hickman and New Madrid. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Hickman. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 44.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 20.0 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 34.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08PM CDT until April 23 at 1:27PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Calhoun affecting McLean and Webster Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County. .Levels on the Green River will continue to fall, but will remain above flood stage at Paradise and Calhoun into next week. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Calhoun. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 33.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 20.8 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Calhoun affecting McLean and Webster Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County. .Levels on the Green River will continue to fall, but will remain above flood stage at Paradise and Calhoun into next week. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Paradise. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 389.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 382.2 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 380.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:38AM CDT until April 21 at 6:20PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Fulton, Pulaski, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .The Lower Ohio River, from Smithland to Cairo, remains in flood. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 46.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:43AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Rough River near Dundee affecting Ohio County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rough River near Dundee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, County roads between Dundee and Narrows flood. At 26.0 feet, County roads near Sunnydale flood. At 27.0 feet, KY 919 flood at Underwood and Clifty Huff Roads near Narrows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.2 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:35AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Muhlenberg, Ohio and Butler Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 38.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 39.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 33.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:29AM CDT until April 19 at 7:51AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda. .Levels on the Ohio River will continue to drop, falling below flood stage at Newburgh tonight, and at points from Mount Vernon to Golconda next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Ohio River at Newburgh Dam. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 40.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 32.8 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:29AM CDT until April 21 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda. .Levels on the Ohio River will continue to drop, falling below flood stage at Newburgh tonight, and at points from Mount Vernon to Golconda next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Ohio River at Mount Vernon. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Large portions of Point Township in Posey county are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 44.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday afternoon and continue falling to 28.6 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:29AM CDT until April 22 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda. .Levels on the Ohio River will continue to drop, falling below flood stage at Newburgh tonight, and at points from Mount Vernon to Golconda next week. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 49.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 30.2 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.