Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 7:32PM CDT until May 20 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2025 - 5:32pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following counties, Allen and Simpson.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Some low-water crossings have become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 730 PM CDT, emergency management reported several low
water crossings have flooded in Simpson County. Minor
flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Rain has come to an end, but it will take additional time for
ongoing flooding to low water crossings to subside.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scottsville, Franklin, Clare, Mount Aerial, Mcelroy Ford,
Pope, Alonzo, Trammel, New Roe and Red Hill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Allen, KY; Simpson, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY