Kentucky Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/26/2026 17:53

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 26 at 7:53PM CDT until July 26 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 753 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported that many side streets were flooded in Owensboro. While the heavy rain has ended, the water may be slow to recede due to 2 to 3 inches of rain that occurred. Flash flooding is ongoing. 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... Owensboro and Stanley.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Daviess, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY