Continuous rainfall has some Kentucky towns along the Ohio River experiencing a sense of de ja vu.
Much of the Owensboro riverfront, including Smothers Park, was under water this time last year and heavy rains have again pushed the river above flood stage, but not quite as severely.
The Ohio River is just over 41 feet and would have to get to 44 feet to flood the park, according to Daviess County Emergency Management.
Owensboro has recorded more than five inches of rain this month, almost three inches above normal.
Chris Knowles, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Paducah, says another storm system will arrive this weekend.
“The concerns for flooding will increase Friday night and into Saturday with more showers and storms on the way," Knowles told WKU Public Radio. "There could easily be another two to three inches, which will only serve to aggravate existing flooding.”
Standing water is being reported throughout much of Daviess County, which has closed portions of three state highways, including KY 298, KY 762, and KY 142. Nineteen county roads are closed to traffic in Daviess County.
Owensboro is expected to remain under a flood warning until the end of month.
The record for the amount of rain in the month of February was set back in 1989 with more than 10.5 inches.
