Flash Flood Warning 6, NWS Louisville, KY

400 
WGUS73 KLMK 250505
FFSLMK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1105 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

INC123-KYC027-085-091-183-250630-
/O.CON.KLMK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180225T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Perry IN-Hancock KY-Grayson KY-Breckinridge KY-Ohio KY-
1105 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CST FOR
SOUTHERN PERRY...HANCOCK...GRAYSON...BRECKINRIDGE AND OHIO
COUNTIES...

At 1103 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated light to moderate rain 
continuing across the warning area.  This rain will continue for the 
next few hours.  Excessive runoff will continue across the flash 
flood warning area and flash flooding is expected to continue 
through 1230 am CST.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tell City, Leitchfield, Hartford, Hardinsburg, Hawesville, Webster,
Beaver Dam, Lewisport, Cannelton and Irvington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3748 8713 3767 8682 3771 8687 3779 8682
      3793 8697 3800 8682 3793 8676 3792 8652
      3805 8649 3780 8615 3759 8628 3751 8607
      3734 8607 3732 8647 3740 8661 3731 8676
      3733 8681 3721 8690 3736 8703 3734 8714

$$

MJ

858 
WGUS73 KLMK 250549
FFSLMK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1149 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

INC123-KYC027-085-091-183-250558-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180225T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Perry IN-Hancock KY-Grayson KY-Breckinridge KY-Ohio KY-
1149 PM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHERN PERRY...HANCOCK...GRAYSON...
BRECKINRIDGE AND OHIO COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rainfall that prompted the flash flood warning has ended. 
However, light to moderate rain will continue into the overnight 
hours.  Area creeks and streams will continue to run high through 
Sunday. 

LAT...LON 3748 8713 3767 8682 3771 8687 3779 8682
      3793 8697 3800 8682 3793 8676 3792 8652
      3805 8649 3780 8615 3759 8628 3751 8607
      3734 8607 3732 8647 3740 8661 3731 8676
      3733 8681 3721 8690 3736 8703 3734 8714

$$

MJ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
736 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

.Forecast Update...
Issued at 736 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...FLOODING THREAT WILL INCREASE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS...

...SEVERE THREAT REMAINS FOR THE LATE EVENING/OVERNIGHT HOURS...

At 7pm strengthening low pressure was near the western tip of
Illinois with a warm front reaching east into the Ohio Valley
roughly along I-64. The front has been lifting north as its parent
low lifts quickly on its way to the upper Great Lakes.

A cold front dropped from that low southward through the Ozarks to
east Texas. That cold front will sweep through the region tonight,
accompanied by a line of strong, possibly severe, storms.

Though instability will be weak, low level shear will become
extremely strong as the low level jet cranks up this evening /50kt @
925, 70kt @ 850, 0-6km bulk shear 60-70kt/, leading to the
possibility of squall line tornadogenesis into the overnight hours.

Flash flooding will also be a major concern. 1hr FFG values are
under an inch in many locations, especially along and north of I-64.
Severe flooding has already taken place in metro Louisville. When
the line of strong storms comes through it will produce intense
rainfall rates that will generate rapid nighttime flash flooding. It
will also generate quick rises on small creeks and streams.

&&

.Short Term...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 200 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...SIGNIFICANT FLASH FLOODING RISK THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT...

A potentially significant weather event will unfold across central
Kentucky and southern Indiana over the next 12-18 hours.

***Flash Flooding Potential***

First, antecedent conditions have primed the area for a significant
flash flooding risk. The past 4 to 7 days most of the area has
picked up well over 5 inches of rain, especially along the Ohio
River counties. Latest flash flood guidance shows 1 to 3 hour values
of 1 inch, or less, in many areas. Some of these values may not be
representative given the significant river flooding ongoing and high
backwater flooding. Basically, the area can't take much more water
and the rare WPC high risk highlights well the greatest risk.

The latest hi-res models show convection moving into central KY and
southern IN beginning mid/late afternoon on the nose of the
increasing 850 mb moisture transport. This convection will be along
the axis of high PWATs, and this morning's OHX sounding 1.43 inches
was near a record for the month of February. Warm cloud depths are 3
to 3.5 km, which is extremely significant for mid/late February.
Basically, the atmosphere has rare amounts of moisture and the
thunderstorms will be extremely efficient rain producers.
Showers/thunderstorms are expected to train along the stalled warm
front, which will likely be along the I-64 corridor through late
this evening.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are expected with
localized higher amounts a certainty. 4 to even 6 inch amounts not
out of the question across north-central KY and parts of southern
IN. Extreme care and attention should be given to any areal flood or
flash flood warnings that are issued. Remember, flash flooding is
the leading cause of weather related deaths in the United States!

***Damaging Wind / Tornado Potential***

Latest mesoanalysis shows the 1000 mb surface-based CAPE line now
creeping into southern Kentucky where the dewpoints have risen into
the mid 60s. Visible satellite imagery from GOES-East shows pockets
of clearing across middle TN and south-central KY which has allowed
temperatures to climb into the low/mid 70s.

Regional radar shows a few lines of convection beginning to develop
across western KY and extreme southwest KY, that will move
east/northeast into parts of the area by mid afternoon. As this
convection grows in the increasing unstable environment and
interacts with the warm front, will have to watch for severe threat
potential through this evening. A window for a small (but increased)
tornado threat will occur with these storms as they still remain
surface based within the warm sector and the LLJ begins to ramp up
and lead to increased clockwise low-level hodographs (i.e.,
increased storm relative helicity).

Then, later this evening into the overnight hours, the second wave
of severe weather is anticipated. Deep layer and low level shear
increase substantially during the overnight hours ahead of the line,
with 0-6km shear approaching 60kts while 0-1km shear approaches 40-
50kts. While instability will remain low (<500J/KG), it will
probably be sufficient to keep storms strong to severe along/west of
I-65. As they pass east of I-65 into the Bluegrass region,
instability wanes, and most models weaken the line. With such a
strong low level wind field, straight line damaging wind gusts will
be the most likely severe threat. With very saturated soils, would
not be surprised to see reports of trees toppling over even in sub-
severe winds (i.e. 40 to 50 mph gusts).

There will also be a threat for quick spin-up tornadoes within the
line, especially in bowing segments where the rear inflow jet
descends or surging outflow contribute to the development of
mesovortices. The orientation of the 0-3km shear vector will
generally favor tornadic mesovortices on the northern end of these
bowing segments or broken lines.

*** Confidence ***

Confidence is very high that significant flash flooding will occur
across north central KY and portions of southern Indiana as waves of
heavy rain train over these same areas that have been hardest hit
the past week. Confidence in damaging winds lies between
medium/high, especially along/west of I-65 in Kentucky. The tornado
threat is low/medium generally across portions of south-central KY,
generally west of I-65.

&&

.Long Term...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 145 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

...Active Weather Potentially Mid to Late Week...

High pressure across the lower Great Lakes and Ohio Valley will
bring a couple of drier, less active days to the region. A southern
stream system will pass just to the south of Kentucky as it heads
into the Appalachians Monday / Monday night. High pressure will then
remain in control for Tuesday. Plan on highs in the 60s with lows in
the 30s to around 40.

By late Tuesday night into Wednesday, the upper level pattern begins
to amplify as a southwest US trough digs into western Texas. The
southwest flow downstream will bring increasing Gulf moisture
northward with PWATs expected to climb back over 1.2 inches across
middle TN and portions of central KY. An area of low pressure is
forecast to develop across the central Plains and then rapidly
deepen as the upper trough becomes negatively tilted before lifting
to the Chicago area. A cold front is forecast to sweep across the
area sometime Wednesday / Wed Night / Thursday. Showers and some
thunderstorms will be possible. It's too early to speculate on
severe thunderstorm potential as timing the frontal passage remains
uncertain but the synoptic setup does give the potential.

Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is currently forecast but with
the convective nature there could be locally higher amounts.
Regardless, any additional rainfall could renew or aggravate ongoing
flooding and river flooding concerns across the area despite a
couple of drier days leading up to this event.

Beyond that, upper troughing and high pressure Friday into next
weekend could bring a cooler but also drier pattern. Temperatures
look to be back around normal or slightly below normal.

&&

.Aviation...(00Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 638 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

At 23Z an east-west warm front was just south of the Ohio River and
a strong cold front was crossing the Ozarks. Both fronts were
anchored by a low pressure center near UIN. That low will race into
the upper Great Lakes tonight and swing the cold front through
southern Indiana and central Kentucky during the late night hours.

The warm front will be accompanied by widespread moderate rain with
embedded thunder. Winds will shift from ENE to SE as the front
pushes north across HNB/SDF/LEX.

The cold front will be preceded by a solid but narrow line of
strong thunderstorms that will bring gusty winds, torrential rain,
and low ceilings. BWG and SDF should receive the worst of this line.
HNB may be a bit north of the most intense storms, and the storms
may be starting a slow decline by the time they get to LEX...though
will still be strong enough to negatively impact aviation.

Will include the LLWS ahead of the storms as the low level jet
really cranks up. We may see 2k' winds of 50-60kt coming in from the
southwest developing this evening.

Low clouds will linger for a few hours behind the departing storms,
but then weak high pressure over the middle and lower Mississippi
Valley will give us much quieter weather for the remainder of the
TAF period. We will hold onto a west breeze tomorrow, though, around
10 knots.

&&

.Hydrology...
Updated at 157 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

Copious amounts of rainfall have led to excessive runoff and river
flooding in many locations over southern Indiana and central
Kentucky. Additional rainfall of 1.5 to 2 inches is expected across
southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. There will be localized
higher amounts, with the potential for 4 to even 6 inch amounts not
out of the question.

This additional rainfall will result in further rises on area
rivers, streams, and creeks. River flooding will worsen over the
coming days. Many rivers will achieve moderate flood stage and the
Rolling Fork River at Boston will go into major flood stage.

For a complete list with forecast hydrographs, please visit our
website at: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=LMK

A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning. There will
likely be areal and flash flood warnings issued this evening and
tonight. Low-lying, urban, small stream, and potentially places that
don't typically flood, could see high water. The worst of this event
will happen at night, which makes it even potentially more
significant. We can't stress enough the flood safety messages of
never driving through flooded waters. It's impossible to tell how
deep or fast water is flowing across roads. Never go around
barricades, and if you come across flooded areas, just turn around.

While a 3 day reprieve (Sunday-Tuesday) will certainly help,
additional rainfall mid-week could worsen, aggravate, or hold high
water crests further into the future. Right now, the blended
forecast shows between 1 and 2 inches possible across the area. Stay
tuned to the latest forecasts as confidence increases in the
rainfall amounts.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday for INZ076>079-083-
     084-089>092.

KY...Flood Watch until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday for KYZ023>043-
     045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-082.

&&

Update...13
Short Term...ZT
Long Term...ZT
Aviation...13
Hydrology...ZT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
219 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-251930-
Orange-Washington-Scott-Jefferson-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison-
Floyd-Clark-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-
Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-
Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-
Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-
Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-
Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Paoli, Salem, Scottsburg, Madison, Jasper,
English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport,
Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield,
Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford,
Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana,
Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle,
Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester,
Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown,
Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty,
Stanford, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence,
Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown,
Burkesville, and Albany
219 PM EST Sat Feb 24 2018 /119 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Indiana and Central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected through early Sunday
morning. Localized higher amounts are certain, most likely across
southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. 4 to 6 inch amounts not
out of the question. This will lead to more flooding and flash
flooding.

Thunderstorms will move into the area later this afternoon through
early overnight. Some of these storms could be severe with damaging
winds. Weak and brief tornadoes will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Additional rainfall may arrive by midweek to the lower Ohio Valley
ahead of a strong storm system. 1 to 2 inches is currently forecast,
and this additional rainfall could lead to increased flooding
issues.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts, flooding and any
severe weather they encounter. Spotter activation may be needed this
afternoon and tonight.

ZT

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
844 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0745 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 SSE BUCKNER           38.36N 85.42W
02/24/2018  M2.90 INCH       OLDHAM             KY   NWS EMPLOYEE

            2.9 INCHES MEASURED SINCE 7 AM EST.

&&

KC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
859 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

INZ076-077-083-084-089-250245-
Crawford-Orange-Washington-Perry-Dubois-
859 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EASTERN DUBOIS...
CRAWFORD...NORTHERN PERRY...ORANGE AND WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...

At 859 PM EST/759 PM CST/, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Shoals to 12
miles west of English to 11 miles southeast of Jasper to 8 miles
northeast of Holiday World. Movement was east at 50 mph.

Winds between 30 to 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Salem, Paoli, English, Ferdinand, Orleans, French Lick, Stampers
Creek, Marengo, Orangeville and Campbellsburg.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3877 8611 3856 8613 3820 8644 3818 8680
      3819 8679 3821 8679 3820 8688 3836 8674
      3853 8672 3853 8668 3859 8668 3869 8649
      3869 8631 3873 8631 3874 8629 3877 8628
      3878 8618
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 247DEG 54KT 3856 8668 3839 8669 3833 8674 3821
8684

SCHOETTMER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
915 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

INZ083-084-089-250300-
Crawford-Perry-Dubois-
915 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN DUBOIS...
NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD AND NORTHERN PERRY COUNTIES...

At 915 PM EST/815 PM CST/, a strong thunderstorm was located near
Folsomville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pleasant, Ferdinand, Leopold, Birdseye, Ranger, Terry, West
Fork, Taswell, Eckerty and Adyeville.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3839 8649 3806 8649 3802 8677 3802 8678
      3801 8680 3803 8677 3804 8679 3806 8677
      3808 8678 3810 8677 3812 8681 3812 8680
      3815 8681 3816 8680 3818 8680 3818 8679
      3821 8679 3820 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0215Z 247DEG 46KT 3807 8710

SCHOETTMER

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
918 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0917 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 ENE LA GRANGE         38.42N 85.33W
02/24/2018                   OLDHAM             KY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            I-71 CLOSED BOTH DIRECTIONS DUE TO FLOODING
            IN OLDHAM COUNTY.

&&

KC

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
930 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0923 PM     FLASH FLOOD      5 ENE WEST POINT        38.01N 85.86W
02/24/2018                   BULLITT            KY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            BULLITT COUNTY KY 1526 HAS BEEN CLOSED
            BETWEEN MILE MARKER 1 AND 2 (NEAR KY 44) DUE
            TO A MUDSLIDE.

&&

KC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
932 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

INZ078-079-092-KYZ031>033-250300-
Jefferson-Clark-Scott-Oldham-Henry-Trimble-
932 PM EST SAT FEB 24 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL JEFFERSON...EASTERN
CLARK...SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT...CENTRAL OLDHAM...TRIMBLE AND
NORTHWESTERN HENRY COUNTIES...

At 931 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 13 miles north of
Prospect, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Jeffersonville, Madison, La Grange, Prospect, Bedford, Pendleton,
Charlestown, Lexington, Hanover and Saluda.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3869 8520 3874 8527 3874 8533 3863 8523
      3858 8521 3859 8514 3848 8514 3835 8558
      3838 8564 3832 8566 3830 8573 3867 8568
      3884 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 246DEG 49KT 3854 8559

SCHOETTMER