Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Tuesday Afternoon

Could see flooding along Vaughn Drive and US 56

The Flood Watch continues for

 

* Portions of Southern Indiana and Kentucky.

 

* Through Tuesday afternoon

 

* A persistent plume of rainfall will continue along a slow-moving frontal boundary tonight into Tuesday. The rain will be moderate in intensity at times, causing rises on area rivers and streams and likely periods of street flooding. The heaviest rain appears to be from 10 pm tonight through 6 am Tuesday ahead of a potent cold front.

 

* The rain has already resulted in minor river flooding and could cause some area rivers to rise to moderate flood stage. In addition, isolated flash flooding is possible Monday night into early Tuesday.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

 

Flood stage is 451.0 feet. Flood stage may be reached. At 453.0 feet...Water floods Vaughn Drive in Madison in southwest. Water floods city campground in southeast. Water reaches State Highway 56 toward Vevay.

 

Monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. As always remember this slogan...Turn Around...Don`t Drown.

 

 

 

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