Flood Watch issued February 14 at 12:51PM CST until February 16 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Description

Rainfall is expected to begin before dawn Saturday increasing in intensity through the day. Thunderstorms are then expected to form in the late morning and persist through the evening. A large area of 4+ inches of rain is forecast. The region should prepare for an unusually dangerous and impactful flood event. * WHAT…Significant and widespread flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. This is a particularly dangerous situation. * WHERE…Alexander, Gallatin, Hamilton, Johnson, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson Counties in Southern Illinois. All of western Kentucky, All of southwest Indiana, Butler, Mississippi, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard Counties in southeast Missouri. * WHEN…From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are forecast. Localized areas of 6 inches or more are possible somewhere in the watch area. This would lead to significant and widespread flash flooding with impacts in locations not normally subject to flooding. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

Those in the watch area should take precautions for flood conditions. Remove debris from storm drains and clear flood prone locations. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.