Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 1:56PM CDT until July 12 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Barren County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 500 PM CDT.
* At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches 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...
Glasgow, Pritchardsville, Bristletown, Haywood, Glasgow Municipal
Airport, Oil City and Beckton.
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:
Barren, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: