Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Louisville, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Louisville KY
819 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

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Adair KY-Barren KY-Edmonson KY-Green KY-Hart KY-Metcalfe KY-
Warren KY-
819 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Kentucky, including
  the following counties, in central Kentucky, Green and Hart. In
  south central Kentucky, Adair, Barren, Edmonson, Metcalfe and
  Warren.

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 819 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bowling Green, Glasgow, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Three
    Springs, Mount Victor, Horse Cave, Cave City, Smiths Grove
    and Park City.
  - 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.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National
Weather Service in Louisville.

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LAT...LON 3727 8578 3718 8576 3721 8541 3714 8540
      3707 8573 3703 8573 3694 8634 3707 8652
      3720 8637


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