Flood Advisory for Henry, KY; Jefferson, KY; Oldham, KY +2 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Trimble. When: Until 230 AM EDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Trimble.
WHEN
Until 230 AM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jeffersonville, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown, Prospect, Anchorage, Worthington Hills, Barbourmeade, Coldstream and Northfield. 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.