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EXPIRED5/9/2024 1:59:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: MinorCertainty: Likely
5/9/2024 1:59:00 AM until 5/9/2024 4:30:00 AM
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National
Weather Service in Louisville.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Kentucky, including
the following counties, in central Kentucky, Green and Hart. In
south central Kentucky, Adair, Barren, Edmonson, Metcalfe and
Warren.
* WHEN...Until 430 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor
drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 159 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 4 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bowling Green, Glasgow, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Three
Springs, Mount Victor, Horse Cave, Cave City, Smiths Grove
and Park City.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood