BARREN, KY; Butler, KY; Edmonson, KY; Grayson,… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Kentucky, including the following counties, in central Kentucky, Grayson, Green, Hart, Ohio and Taylor. In south central Kentucky, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan and Warren.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT /645 PM EDT/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1144 AM CDT /1244 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicate
Flooding in Barren, KY; Butler, KY; Edmonson, KY; Grayson, KY; Green, KY; Hart, KY; Logan, KY; Ohio, KY; Taylor, KY; Warren, KY can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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