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weather NWS severe Fayette, KY; Franklin, KY; Henry, KY; Jefferson, KY; Oldham, KY; Scott, KY; Shelby, KY; Trimble, KY; Woodford, KY June 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Flash Flood Warning

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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Fayette County in central Kentucky... Franklin County in central Kentucky... Henry County in central Kentucky... Eastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky... Southeastern Oldham County in central Kentucky... Western Scott County in central Kentucky... Shelby County in central Kentucky... Southeastern Trimble County in central Kentucky... Northern Woodford County in central Kentucky...

* Until 915 AM

Flooding in Fayette, KY; Franklin, KY; Henry, KY; Jefferson, KY; Oldham, KY; Scott, KY; Shelby, KY; Trimble, KY; Woodford, 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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