Kentucky Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 07/17/2026 14:16

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 5:16PM EDT until July 17 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Harrison County in central Kentucky... Northwestern Nicholas County in central Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 516 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 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... Venus, Buena Vista, Oddville, Morning Glory, Claysville, Barefoot and Colville. - 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: 
Harrison, KY; Nicholas, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov