Kentucky Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 05/24/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 6:22PM EDT until May 24 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Garrard, Harrison KY, Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott KY and Woodford. In south central Kentucky, Lincoln. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from earlier today and a few lingering light rain showers will lead to lingering high water and minor flooding. - 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: 
Scott; Harrison; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Jessamine; Clark; Garrard; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov