Flash Flood Warning Issued for Marshall County, KY
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NWS Paducah KY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Marshall County in western Kentucky until 8:15 AM CDT on August 20.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Kentucky
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah KY. The alert is effective from August 20 at 4:17 AM CDT until August 20 at 8:15 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
Marshall County in western Kentucky. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Benton, Calvert City, Hardin, Brewers and Aurora.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
At 4:17 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:15 AM CDT on August 20, 2026.
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