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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Louisville KY

459 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026



KYC049-067-113-151-072245-

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Clark KY-Fayette KY-Jessamine KY-Madison KY-

459 PM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS 

EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL CLARK, SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE, NORTHEASTERN 

JESSAMINE AND NORTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES...



At 459 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy 

rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have 

fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Public reported.



IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

         drainage and low-lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Lexington, Veterans Park, Coletown, Spears, East Hickman, Athens, 

  Logana, Centerville, Union Mills and Locust Grove.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 

unstable and unsafe.



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LAT...LON 3787 8431 3785 8453 3796 8454 3799 8432



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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CJP