Wilkins Cemetery, KY Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 5:51AM CDT until May 28 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County. .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 near Mammoth Cave. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to RV and trailer traffic due to high water. Heavy loads will be at the judgment of the ferry operator considering the 12 ton load limit of ferry. Backcountry camping on the Green River floodplain is prohibited. At 20.1 feet, Launching of paddle craft is prohibited. At 32.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to all traffic due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 32.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 32.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.6 feet on 02/12/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1130 PM CDT.

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