Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Strong to severe thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the southern Plains today through Friday. Hot to dangerously hot temperatures are forecast across portions of the Pacific Northwest and southern Great Basin today. Gusty winds, dry, and hot conditions will bring critical fire weather to parts of central Washington state today. Read More >

Effective on October 31, 2023, the National Weather Service in Louisville in coordination with the Ohio River Forecast Center will begin daily forecast services for the Green River at Mammoth Cave at the request of Mammoth Cave National Park. Daily forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be available on the National Weather Service webpage:

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lmk&gage=mmck2

The following flood stages have been established at Mammoth Cave, KY:

Action: 20 ft
Minor: 32 ft
Moderate: 57 ft
Major: 62 ft

Forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be issued daily, and Flood Warnings will be issued when water levels are expected to reach or exceed the Minor Flood Stage level of 32 feet.

If you have any questions or comments on this new service, please contact:

Andrea Schoettmer, Senior Service Hydrologist
National Weather Service Forecast Office
6201 Theiler Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
Phone: 502-969-8842
E-Mail: andrea.schoettmer@noaa.gov

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Heat Continues in the West

New River Forecast Point at Mammoth Cave starting Oct 31, 2023