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Paducah - KY, US, National Weather Service

Stoddard County

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union and Williamson, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY and Webster, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard. WHEN...Through Saturday morning. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall to much of the area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for western Kentucky, portions of Southern Illinois, and portions of southeast Missouri where forecast rainfall ranges from 3 to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.