Flash Flood Warning 28, NWS Paducah, KY

Issued

Jul 10, 2021, 10:03 PM CDT (03:03 UTC)

Expired

Jul 11, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Paducah, KY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Caldwell County, KY, Christian County, KY, Hopkins County, KY, Muhlenberg County, KY, Todd County, KY

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061 
WGUS53 KPAH 110303
FFWPAH
KYC033-047-107-177-219-110900-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FF.W.0028.210711T0303Z-210711T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1003 PM CDT Sat Jul 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
  Northern Christian County in south central Kentucky...
  Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
  Northern Todd County in south central Kentucky...
  Caldwell County in western Kentucky...

* Until 400 AM CDT.

* At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. 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.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Madisonville, Princeton, Central City, Dawson Springs, Earlington, 
  Nortonville, Mortons Gap, Crofton, Powderly, Graham, Weir, 
  Greenville, Olney, Dunmor, Farmersville, Creswell, White Plains, 
  Drakesboro, St. Charles and Nebo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3736 8783 3735 8783 3738 8775 3740 8733
      3738 8722 3741 8716 3738 8709 3733 8714
      3733 8710 3737 8708 3723 8693 3707 8696
      3706 8705 3704 8705 3694 8746 3717 8804
      3718 8809

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

SMITH

975 
WGUS73 KPAH 110852
FFSPAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
352 AM CDT Sun Jul 11 2021

KYC033-047-107-177-219-110902-
/O.EXP.KPAH.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210711T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Caldwell KY-Christian KY-Hopkins KY-Muhlenberg KY-Todd KY-
352 AM CDT Sun Jul 11 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING 
FOR HOPKINS, NORTHERN CHRISTIAN, MUHLENBERG, NORTHEASTERN TODD AND 
CALDWELL COUNTIES...

While some light to moderate rain will continue, flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 3736 8783 3735 8783 3738 8775 3740 8733
      3738 8722 3741 8716 3738 8709 3733 8714
      3733 8710 3737 8708 3723 8693 3707 8696
      3706 8705 3704 8705 3694 8746 3717 8804
      3718 8809

$$

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