Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Louisville, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Louisville KY
152 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024

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Breckinridge KY-Butler KY-Edmonson KY-Grayson KY-Green KY-Hancock
KY-Hardin KY-Hart KY-Larue KY-Marion KY-Nelson KY-Ohio KY-Taylor
KY-
152 AM CDT Thu May 9 2024 /252 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024/

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT /530 AM EDT/ EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Kentucky, including
  the following counties, in central Kentucky, Breckinridge,
  Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Ohio
  and Taylor. In south central Kentucky, Butler and Edmonson.

* WHEN...Until 430 AM CDT /530 AM EDT/.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 152 AM CDT /252 AM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
    rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
    expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and
    4 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Elizabethtown, Campbellsville, Leitchfield, Lebanon,
    Hodgenville, Hartford, Morgantown, Munfordville, Casey and
    Lee.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3727 8698 3736 8702 3737 8707 3733 8710
      3733 8714 3734 8714 3738 8709 3746 8711
      3747 8711 3763 8695 3767 8682 3771 8687
      3775 8682 3763 8517 3732 8516 3715 8693
      3718 8689 3724 8691


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