BUTLER, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY — ...The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Green River at Rochester affecting Butler, Muhlenberg and Ohio Counties.
.Heavy rain from the past weekend continue to keep the river near but just below flood stage.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Green River at Rochester.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. At
Flooding in Butler, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS