By Chris Taylor
Murray, KY – In spite of tornado warning issued across western Kentucky yesterday, our area appears to have escaped damage. Calloway County Emergency Management Director Bill Call says the damage from yesterday morning's high winds may be cleared from most roads, but recovery work remains.
Work also continues to deal with flooding on the Ohio River, which is expected to crest at Paducah at just above the major flood stage of 52 feet. In Smithland, the river is forecast to rise well above the major flood threshold and major damage is expected.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is attempting to alleviate Ohio River flooding by cutting back outflow of the dams on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley through Friday. Their goal is to reach zero outflow. Barkley and Kentucky pool levels will begin to rise steadily before topping out above normal summer levels. The dams are expected to begin releasing water again Monday.