Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 26 at 2:56PM EDT until May 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following
counties, Marion, Nelson and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 256 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bardstown, Loretto, Manton, Botland, Fredericktown,
Gandertown, Croakes, Bearwallow, Nerinx and Greenbrier.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Washington, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov