Headline:
Flood Watch issued December 17 at 2:21PM CST until December 18 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 12:21pm
Expires:
December 18, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following counties, Adair, Allen, Barren, Cumberland, Logan,
Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren.
* WHEN...From midnight CST tonight through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- South-central Kentucky received 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rainfall
over the past 48 hours. An additional 1.0 to 1.5 inches of
rain late tonight through Wednesday morning will likely
result in scattered instances of minor flooding. Localized
higher rainfall totals will also be possible in southern
Kentucky.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY