Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 3:18PM EDT until May 26 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
FFWLMK
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Central Nelson County in central Kentucky...
West Central Washington County in central Kentucky...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
Loretto, Manton, Fredericktown, Botland, Gandertown, Croakes,
Bearwallow, Nerinx, Booker and Maud.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Washington, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov