I'll be updating my Records...Broken section above a little later this morning. But I can tell you now that Louisville has crossed the 10" mark for the month of April at 10.21". The all-time rainfall record for April is 11.10".
In addition, Ohio river levels forecast has undergone a slight revision upward: UG crest at 33.3ft and LG just under 66ft by Tuesday. Again, I believe there is a chance these numbers may be revised upward. Will they approach 1997 levels? It's going to be tough but, yes, there is a chance. In March 1997, Louisville received 17.52" for the month, making that the second all-time wettest month next to January 1937's record 19.17".
Both instances led to astounding river levels.
As I've said once before, it's the prolonged period of relentless rains and the widespread area that is affected. While Louisville may not quite reach 17" for the month of April, Frankfort and Lexington are approaching their March 1997 levels, and may exceed those levels within the next 48-72 hours. If heavier rains also impact areas closer to Cincinnati, this will also add to our river levels here.
We'll just have to wait and see. But, look for river levels to remain swollen for quite a long time, especially in the western part of the state where the Ohio empties into the Mississippi river. Record flood levels are expected in some locations out there.
In a future post later this morning, we'll update the severe chances coming up along with heavy rain chances.
MS
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