Weather Alert Watch
Minor Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory for Anderson, KY; Garrard, KY; Jessamine, KY +6 more

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Anderson,...

KYAnderson, KY; Garrard, KY; Jessamine, KY; Madison, KY; Mercer, KY; Nelson, KY; Spencer, KY; Washington, KY; Woodford, KY

Official alert brief

WHAT

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

WHERE

A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Anderson, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nelson, Spencer, Washington and Woodford.

WHEN

Until 600 AM EDT.

IMPACTS

Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At 256 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lexington, Richmond, Nicholasville, Bardstown, Harrodsburg, Ballard, Wilmore, Burgin, Bloomfield and Willisburg. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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.