Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Green County, KY

Source: NOAA · Central Kentucky

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NWS Louisville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Green County, northeastern Hart County, and northwestern Taylor County in central Kentucky until 4:45 AM CDT.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Central Kentucky
Issued
September 11, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Louisville KY

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Louisville KY. Effective from 2026-09-11T01:49:00-05:00 until 2026-09-11T04:45:00-05:00. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Northwestern Green County in central Kentucky, northeastern Hart County in central Kentucky, northwestern Taylor County in central Kentucky. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Bloyd, Allendale, Lobb, Wards, Hudgins, Hibernia, Coakley, Powder Mill, Mac and Pike View.

What You Should Do

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.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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 2026-09-11T01:49:00-05:00, ends 2026-09-11T04:45:00-05:00.

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NWS Louisville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Green County, northeastern Hart County, and northwestern Taylor County in central Kentucky until 4:45 AM CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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