Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 6:59AM CDT until October 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Barren County in south central Kentucky...
Northwestern Metcalfe County in south central Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 659 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glasgow, Cave City, Savoyard, Hiseville, Echo, Park, Knob Lick,
Slick Rock, Wisdom and Coral Hill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Barren, KY; Metcalfe, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov