OWENSBORO, Ky. — Significant rainfall is expected later this week. Spectrum News 1 meteorologists say areas could see anywhere from three to nine inches of rain Wednesday through Sunday.

What You Need To Know

  • Flash Flood Watch goes into effect Wednesday, April 2

  • Daviess County Emergency Management is preparing sandbags in advance

  • Volunteers are needed to fill the sandbags

  • Residents can ask for up to 100 free sandbags per address

To prepare before the rain, the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency is making sandbags available to the public.

The agency is asking for volunteers to help the sandbags on Tuesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Anyone 15 or older can help fill the sandbags. Emergency Management just asks that volunteers bring a shovel and wear gloves.

Sandbags will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. until noon and again from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. CT. There is a limit of 100 sandbags per address. Proof of Daviess County residency is required with a mailed bill or statement matching the driver’s license.   

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Wednesday, April 2 from 1 p.m. CDT until Sunday, April 6 at 7 a.m. CDT.

Residents should be careful of flooding at rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying locations. Creeks and streams could rise out of their banks.

Follow the Spectrum News meteorologists for the latest forecasts. Remember, do not drive through flooded roads.

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