Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 6:57PM CDT until June 27 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 657 PM CDT /757 PM EDT/, emergency management reported flash
flooding in occasional water rescues are occurring in Oakland City
while several county roads are flooded in Pike County. Between 4 and
10 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but
no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already
occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Oakland City, Petersburg, Winslow, Francisco, Somerville, Spurgeon
and Mackey.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Gibson, IN; Pike, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: