Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 5:17PM CDT until July 19 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Russell County in south central Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jamestown, Russell Springs, Karlus, Russell County Airport, Esto
and Rose Crossroads.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Russell, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: