CARROLLTON, Ky. (WDRB) -- Residents under mandatory evacuation orders in Carrollton, Kentucky, are being told if they don't leave, they may risk not being able to get help as floodwaters continue to rise.

In downtown Carrollton, Point Park is almost completely underwater, with the rising flooding nearing the green roof of the gazebo at the park as of late Monday afternoon.

The park is located where the Ohio River and the Kentucky River meet. The Kentucky River is causing the most problems for the Carrollton area.

Carrollton Mayor Robb Adams said Sunday the evacuation zone includes the areas of Greens Bottom, Happy Hollow and Prestonville. Adams said this flooding event is comparable to one in 1997.

Merry Harmon was among those evacuating her Prestonville home. She said Monday all she took with her were her two dogs and her mother's ashes.

"Hopefully it's not really seen any water," Harmon said of her home. "Because, I mean, everything's in there. But my most important things is with me now."

The American Red Cross is helping those who have evacuated, and shelters have been set up at General Butler State Park and Camp Kysoc. 

"You know what they were saying, 'We got to go,' and then they were like 'let's wait,' you know what I'm saying? And you're in limbo," said Jone Carol Moore, who was also evacuating from Prestonville. "You don't know what to do. You know what I'm saying? And you've got all these emotions going through. It was very stressful, but thank God we're here. It's a beautiful, sunny day, and we're all together and it's all OK."

Carrollton police said Monday there are almost 300 people at both shelters combined, including some from a Prestonville homeless shelter who were evacuated Sunday evening. Police said they also notified everyone in the evacuation zone that they need to leave, but to be aware that if they choose to stay they may not be able to get help as the water continues to rise.

"We ask for prayer for our community, for our first responders in Carrollton. Not only in Carrollton, but throughout the state of Kentucky and other states across the United States that is being affected at this time by this natural disaster," said Dave Roberts, with the Carrollton Police Department.

As of Monday evening, first responders in Carroll County had responded to three water rescues.

The west side of Carroll County is under a boil water advisory, where Trimble County is providing assistance and emergency services in areas that are more difficult to reach.

Carroll County leaders said they're prepared to open the fairgrounds to provide additional shelter if needed as more residents evacuate their homes. Carroll County residents needing shelter can call (502) 732-7060, or 911 for an emergency.

City officials said Monday afternoon they expected the water to come up about another two feet, and that the flood would crest between 2-4 a.m. Tuesday.

As of Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had confirmed four deaths related to the historic flooding.

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