Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bullitt, Hardin, Nelson, Spencer Counties KY
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NWS Louisville issues Flash Flood Warning for four central Kentucky counties until 6 AM EDT June 22 due to radar-indicated heavy rain and ongoing flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kentucky
- Issued
- July 31, 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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Kentucky.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Louisville KY. Effective from June 22, 2026 at 3:03 AM EDT until June 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Bullitt County in central Kentucky. Northeastern Hardin County in central Kentucky. Northwestern Nelson County in central Kentucky. Southwestern Spencer County in central Kentucky. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Bardstown, Shepherdsville, Radcliff, Hillview, Vine Grove, Lebanon Junction, Muldraugh, West Point, Belmont and Bardstown Junction.
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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 June 22, 2026 at 3:03 AM EDT. Expires and ends June 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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