Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 1:53PM EDT until July 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following
counties, Franklin, Henry and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 153 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 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Flag Fork, Defoe, Ottusville, Elmburg, Orville, Polsgrove,
Slabtown, Lockport, Bagdad and Fallis.
- 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:
Franklin, KY; Henry, KY; Shelby, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov