Flash Flood Warning Issued for Clark County, IN and Jefferson County, KY
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NOAA issued it on May 8, 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 is in effect for Clark County in Indiana and Jefferson County in Kentucky until 12:30 AM EDT on April 28, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing life-threatening flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Clark County, IN and Jefferson County, KY
- Issued
- May 8, 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 Clark County, IN and Jefferson County, KY.
Flash Flood Warning in Indiana and Kentucky
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY. It is effective from 9:19 PM EDT on April 27, 2026, until 12:30 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects South Central Clark County in Indiana and Central Jefferson County in Kentucky, including the cities of Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglass Hills, and Prospect.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flooding dangers, and avoid flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with 1.5 to 2.5 inches already fallen and an additional 0.5 to 1 inch possible, leading to life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:19 PM EDT on April 27, 2026, and ends at 12:30 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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