Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 4:45PM EDT until July 6 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 445 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms have
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Louisville, Jeffersontown, Middletown, Douglass Hills,
Hurstbourne, Anchorage, Hurstbourne Acres, St. Regis Park, Blue
Ridge Manor and Woodland Hills.
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:
Jefferson, KY; Shelby, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: