Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 12:21PM EDT until July 12 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:21am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following
counties, Bourbon, Fayette and Scott.
* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1221 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lexington, Georgetown, Paris, Thoroughbred Acres, Highlands,
Elmendorf, Muir, Loradale, Mattoxtown and Hutchison.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Bourbon, KY; Fayette, KY; Scott, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov