FROM: NWS Louisville KY
AREA: Butler, KY; Muhlenberg, KY; Ohio, KY
SENT: 2026-07-01T10:44:00-05:00
Flood Advisory issued July 1 at 10:44AM CDT until July 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville 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 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369
floods one mile north of Rochester.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 32.8 feet Monday
morning.
– Action stage is 34.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 200 PM
CDT.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-02T14:00:00-05:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Louisville KY.
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