Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 20 at 2:57AM CDT until May 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:57am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana, including the following
counties, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick
and western Kentucky, including the following county, Henderson.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional heavy rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 2.0 inches,
perhaps localized higher are possible. This may fall on areas
that already recieved over 1.5" over the past 24 hours.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov