National Weather ServiceKentuckyFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 315 flood warnings for Kentucky in 2025 and 170 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 69, 55% below the average of 153 for those months in 2008-2025. Union was covered most often (212 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Kentucky get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 69 |
| 2025 | 315 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2021 | 213 |
| 2020 | 173 |
| 2019 | 291 |
| 2018 | 258 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2013 | 175 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2011 | 254 |
| 2010 | 166 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2008 | 119 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kentucky get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 212 | 30 | May 29, 2026 |
| Muhlenberg | 210 | 33 | July 3, 2026 |
| Butler | 206 | 40 | July 21, 2026 |
| Ohio | 196 | 42 | July 21, 2026 |
| Warren | 181 | 33 | July 2, 2026 |
| Henderson | 173 | 24 | March 9, 2026 |
| Estill | 159 | 19 | May 17, 2025 |
| McCracken | 153 | 11 | June 28, 2026 |
| Ballard | 141 | 17 | April 7, 2025 |
| Crittenden | 140 | 18 | July 11, 2026 |
| Daviess | 132 | 18 | June 28, 2026 |
| Livingston | 131 | 14 | July 11, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Kentucky in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Flood Warning: Boyd, Greenup, Gallia and 8 more, KY and OH
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 16, 2026
Flood Warning: Wolfe, KY
Expired 1:45 a.m. EDT, August 17, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 15, 2026
Flood Warning: Pike, KY
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Knott, Leslie, Letcher and 2 more, KY
Expired 3:30 a.m. EDT, August 14, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Floyd and Knott, KY
Expired 3:30 a.m. EDT, August 14, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Gallatin and Owen, KY
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2026
NWS LouisvilleWarningAugust 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Casey and Lincoln, KY
Expired 8:45 p.m. EDT, August 5, 2026
NWS LouisvilleWarningJuly 21, 2026
Flood Warning: Boyle, Garrard and Mercer, KY
Expired 12:00 a.m. EDT, July 22, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Kentucky.