Flash Flood Warning Issued for Jefferson County, KY
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NOAA issued it on July 31, 2026, 3 weeks 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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NWS Louisville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Jefferson County in central Kentucky until 9:00 AM EDT on June 22.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Louisville KY. Effective from June 22 at 6:29 AM EDT until June 22 at 9:00 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Jefferson County in central Kentucky. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglass Hills and Prospect.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 6:29 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 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. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar. 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 6:29 AM EDT. Expires and ends June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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