Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 1:41PM CDT until June 18 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Nelson and
Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT /830 PM EDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 141 PM CDT /241 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leitchfield, Hodgenville, Hartford, Beaver Dam, Clarkson,
Upton, Caneyville, Sonora, Centertown and Mchenry.
- 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:
Breckinridge, KY; Grayson, KY; Hardin, KY; Hart, KY; Larue, KY; Nelson, KY; Ohio, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov