Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 4:03AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:03am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central
Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky,
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard,
Harrison KY, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Scott KY and
Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Larue, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer
and Washington KY. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren,
Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Marion, Metcalfe,
Monroe, Russell and Taylor.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon through late
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive
street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold
front could lead to isolated flooding and drainage issues.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue; Marion; Boyle; Garrard; Madison; Hart; Green; Taylor; Casey; Lincoln; Allen; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: