Kentucky Flash Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/22/2026 19:05

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:05PM EDT until May 23 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
FFWLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Henry County in central Kentucky... Northeastern Shelby County in central Kentucky... * Until 115 AM EDT. * At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Pleasureville, Bethlehem, Defoe, Slabtown, Elmburg, Franklinton, Lockport, North Pleasureville, Fallis and Orville.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Henry, KY; Shelby, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov