Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 3:01PM EDT until July 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Fayette County in central Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lexington, Chevy Chase, Northland, Cadentown and U K Arboretum.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Fayette, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: