Meade County, KY
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:59 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Louisville KY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
Southeastern Crawford County in south central Indiana... Southern Harrison County in south central Indiana... Northern Perry County in south central Indiana... Northern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky... Central Meade County in central Kentucky...
When
Until 1000 PM EDT /900 PM CDT/.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details
- At 659 PM EDT /559 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brandenburg, Mount Pleasant, Leopold, Ekron, Mauckport, Alton, Laconia, New Amsterdam and Wolf Creek. - 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
- Crawford, IN
- Harrison, IN
- Perry, IN
- Breckinridge, KY
- Meade, 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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