FAYETTE, KY; Garrard, KY; Jessamine, KY; Mercer… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer and Woodford.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 149 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Multiple roads sti
Flooding in Fayette, KY; Garrard, KY; Jessamine, KY; Mercer, 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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