Kentucky Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/29/2026 04:38

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 6:38AM CDT until July 1 at 2:06AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 4:38am
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Rough River near Dundee affecting Ohio County. .Recent heavy rain has caused the river to rise. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rough River near Dundee. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Trailer courts in Hartford flood. At 29.0 feet, KY 136 at Heflin Road floods near county line. KY 69 floods near intersection of US 231 in Hartford. At 30.0 feet, US 231 floods at shopping center between Hartford and Beaver Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 29.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CDT Monday was 29.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.7 feet on 02/15/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon at 245 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Ohio, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY