Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 8:15PM EDT until August 16 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Anderson County in central Kentucky...
Southwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
Southern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
Central Spencer County in central Kentucky...
West Central Woodford County in central Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 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...
Shelbyville, Lawrenceburg, Taylorsville, Junte, Mount Eden,
Harrisonville, Wayside, Gee, Hemp Ridge and Waddy.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Anderson, KY; Franklin, KY; Shelby, KY; Spencer, KY; Woodford, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov