Flash Flood Warning Issued for Caldwell and Lyon Counties in Kentucky
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NWS Paducah KY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Caldwell and Lyon Counties until 12:30 AM CDT June 9 due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Kentucky
- Issued
- June 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah 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 7 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Kentucky.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Paducah KY. Effective from June 8 at 9:39 PM CDT until June 9 at 12:30 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Caldwell County in western Kentucky and Lyon County in western Kentucky. Specific locations include Princeton, Dawson Springs, Eddyville, Cravens Bay Campground, Demumbers Bay Campground, Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area, Hillman Ferry Campground, Land Between The Lakes Area, Farmersville, Creswell, Cobb, Kuttawa, Fredonia and Fryer.
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. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
Alert effective June 8 at 9:39 PM CDT. Expires June 9 at 12:30 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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