Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Louisville, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Louisville KY
724 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025

KYC029-111-060130-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bullitt KY-Jefferson KY-
724 PM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following
  counties, Bullitt and Jefferson.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
    has 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...
    Louisville, Jeffersontown, Hurstbourne Acres, West Buechel,
    Watterson Park, Lynnview, Hollow Creek, Hollyvilla, Houston
    Acres and Poplar Hills.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3819 8575 3822 8565 3822 8558 3807 8557
      3809 8572 3807 8575 3810 8576


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