Kentucky Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/11/2026 02:38

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 5:38AM EDT until July 11 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 2:38am
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
FFWLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Fayette County in central Kentucky... Northern Jessamine County in central Kentucky... Southeastern Woodford County in central Kentucky... * Until 845 AM EDT. * At 538 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Lexington, Nicholasville, Fayette Mall, Veterans Park, Dunbar High School, U K Arboretum, Chevy Chase, Cadentown, Brannon and Catnip.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Fayette, KY; Jessamine, KY; Woodford, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY