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Flash Flood Warning for Lawrence, KY

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What you need to know

Applies to
Lawrence
Effective
Ended
Official severity
Severe
Official urgency
Immediate
Official certainty
Likely

What is happening

At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced between 2 and 3 inches of rain. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Full official description

Bulletin details

At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced between 2 and 3 inches of rain. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Chestnut Creek, Damron Branch, Fannin Branch, Laurel Fork, Lost Creek, and the Nats Creek area of South Central Lawrence County.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 6:21PM EDT until August 9 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 5:10PM EDT until August 9 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  3. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 4:34PM EDT until August 9 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision

Source and limitations

Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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