Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 9 at 2:07PM EDT until June 9 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain. Flooding continues in some spots. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Lexington, Northland, Chevy Chase, Thoroughbred Acres, Cadentown,
U K Arboretum, Bryan Station, Highlands, Meadowthorpe and Cardinal
Hill.
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.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National
Weather Service in Louisville.
Area Description:
Fayette, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov