Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 4:39PM EDT until July 7 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lexington, Veterans Park, Coletown, Spears, East Hickman, Athens,
Logana, Centerville, Union Mills and Locust Grove.
At 405 PM EDT...a video on social media showed flash flooding
occurring along Tates Creek Rd and East Hickman Rd.
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:
Clark, KY; Fayette, KY; Jessamine, KY; Madison, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: