54.8' - This flood will exceed the highest stage on record.  Large amounts of property damage can be expected.  Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.<br><br>50' - Moderate flooding occurs affecting the lowest land in Owensboro well back from the river due to sewers backing up.<br><br>44' - Parts of Smothers Park may flood.<br><br>41' - Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.<br><br>35' - Bottomland begins to flood.<br><br>