Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Simpson County, Kentucky
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NOAA issued it on May 10, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for southeastern Simpson County in south central Kentucky until 11:15 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, due to heavy rain from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Simpson County, Kentucky
- Issued
- May 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Simpson County, Kentucky.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the affected area. This alert is from NOAA and is categorized as a severe event with the code FFW.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Simpson County in south central Kentucky. Specific locations include Franklin, Peden Mill, Geddes, Black Jack, and Schweizer.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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
Flash flooding is caused by thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. This will impact small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:42 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, until 11:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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