Flood Advisory for Franklin, KY; Scott, KY
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Franklin County in central Kentucky... Southwestern Scott County in central Kentucky... When: Until 100 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Franklin County in central Kentucky... Southwestern Scott County in central Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 957 PM 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... Georgetown, Frankfort, Stamping Ground, Switzer, Peaks Mill, Elsinore, Watkinsville, Woodlake and Elmville. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 9:57PM EDT until August 16 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Louisville KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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