Indiana, Kentucky Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 05/27/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 27 at 3:39PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Nicholas, Scott KY and Trimble. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Training showers and storms could create localized areas of flash flooding. Localized totals of 1-2" are possible within the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Jefferson; Trimble; Henry; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov