Jefferson County, KY
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:57 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Louisville KY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
South Central Clark County in south central Indiana... Southeastern Floyd County in south central Indiana... East Central Harrison County in south central Indiana... Northwestern Bullitt County in central Kentucky... Jefferson County in central Kentucky... Southwestern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
When
Until 1000 PM EDT.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details
- At 655 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported water rescues earlier this afternoon. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Louisville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglass Hills and Prospect. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted
- Clark, IN
- Floyd, IN
- Harrison, IN
- Bullitt, KY
- Jefferson, KY
- Oldham, KY
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Severe Storm Potential Today
Created by the NWS Louisville WFO
A cold front will bring a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to the region this afternoon into the evening. Straight-line winds are the main threat, but flash flooding, tornadoes, and large hail are also possible.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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