Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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WGUS83 KPAH 090245
FLSPAH

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Paducah KY
945 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

KYC059-101-149-233-090545-
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Daviess KY-Henderson KY-McLean KY-Webster KY-
945 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Kentucky, including the following
  counties, Daviess, Henderson, McLean and Webster.

* WHEN...Until 1245 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 945 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
    urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
    rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Evansville, Owensboro, Henderson, Mount Vernon, Providence,
    Calhoun, Sebree, Livermore, Clay, Dixon, Corydon,
    Whitesville, Robards, Beech Grove, St. Joseph, Stanley,
    Masonville, Knottsville, Sacramento and Island.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 3793 8790 3790 8768 3783 8765 3786 8759
      3797 8760 3791 8751 3794 8740 3778 8711
      3793 8698 3779 8682 3771 8687 3767 8682
      3748 8714 3741 8710 3740 8733 3757 8737
      3735 8781 3742 8794 3764 8773


$$

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