Indiana, Kentucky Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/11/2026 23:42

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 2:42AM EDT until August 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 11, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires: 
August 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott KY, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of repeated thunderstorms into tonight could lead to flash flooding across the watch area. Localized amounts over 3" are possible in spots. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Jefferson; Trimble; Henry; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Jessamine; Clark; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov