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, Hardin, Hart and Larue. In south central Kentucky, Barren, Butler and Edmonson.
* WHEN...Until 130 AM CDT /230 AM EDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1029 PM CDT /1129 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding i
Flooding in Barren, KY; Butler, KY; Edmonson, KY; Grayson, KY; Hardin, KY; Hart, KY; Larue, 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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