Flash Flood Warning for Clark, Jefferson, Scott Counties IN and Henry, Oldham, Trimble Counties KY
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for six counties in southern Indiana and central Kentucky until 12:30 PM EDT on August 12, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Indiana and Central Kentucky
- Issued
- August 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Louisville KY. Effective from 2026-08-12T08:26:00-04:00 until 2026-08-12T12:30:00-04:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Clark County in south central Indiana, Western Jefferson County in south central Indiana, Scott County in south central Indiana, Henry County in central Kentucky, Oldham County in central Kentucky, Trimble County in central Kentucky. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Madison, La Grange, Scottsburg, Coldstream, New Castle, Bedford, Pendleton, Vienna and Charlestown.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
At 8:26 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective August 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM EDT and expires August 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT.
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