Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Owensboro...Newburgh Dam...Evansville...Henderson... Mount Vernon...JT Myers Dam... Shawneetown... and Golconda. .Moderate to major flooding remains forecast along the Ohio River from Owensboro downstream to Golconda. Water levels continue to rise, with crests expected this weekend into early next week. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda... Moderate to Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Mount Vernon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 45.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.8 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 48.5 feet on 01/26/1907. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood