Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 18 at 7:50AM CST until December 18 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 18, 2024 - 5:50am
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following counties, Logan, Simpson and Warren.
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 750 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bowling Green, Russellville, Memphis Junction, Crestmoor,
Franklin, Auburn, Adairville, Woodburn, Dennis and Middleton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Logan, KY; Simpson, KY; Warren, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY