The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky. Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock affecting Garrard, Mercer and Jessamine Counties. Kentucky River at Ford Lock affecting Madison and Clark Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky. Elkhorn Creek Near Peaks Mill affecting Franklin County. Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock affecting Anderson, Franklin and Woodford Counties. Kentucky River at Lockport Lock affecting Owen, Henry and Carroll Counties. .Heavy rain from the past several days will cause the river to rise. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Kentucky River at Lockport Lock. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 45.0 feet, Water surrounds some homes on High Street in Monterey. Point of Rock and Old Landing Rd flood in several areas. Route 355 near Gratz is flooded, as well as Crittenden Street east of town. At 47.0 feet, Some homes in Monterey near High Street flood, with Point of Rock Road and long stretches of Old Landing Road flooded. At 49.0 feet, Some homes in Monterey along High Street and Worth streets likely flood, with Taylor Street west of town flooded. Long stretches of Old Landing Road and Point of Rock Road are flooded. Water approaches homes along Crittenden Street in Gratz, with stretches of Ky Route 355 and Crittenden Road flooded. At 51.0 feet, More than half of Monterey floods. Water is four feet deep in homes closest to the river. Water is up to two feet deep on Taylor St. Flooding may occur in low lying buildings along Crittenden Street in Gratz. At 54.0 feet, Low lying roads near the river along and west of KY 355 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 44.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 30 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 44.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 55.0 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 53.6 feet on 03/06/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
