Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 9:57PM EDT until August 16 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Franklin County in central Kentucky...
Southwestern Scott County in central Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 957 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Georgetown, Frankfort, Stamping Ground, Switzer, Peaks Mill,
Elsinore, Watkinsville, Woodlake and Elmville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Franklin, KY; Scott, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov