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Flash Flood Warning 71, NWS Louisville, KY

July 17, 20256 counties in Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 17, 2025, 4:07 PM EDT for 6 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 6 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 17, 2025, 4:07 PM EDT (20:07 UTC)
Expired
Jul 17, 2025, 9:41 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Franklin County, KY, Henry County, KY, Jefferson County, KY, Oldham County, KY, Shelby County, KY, Trimble County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 17, 6:56 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD2 Sse Pewee Valley, KYPortions of Ash Avenue flooded near Pewee Valley.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 2 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 169 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 155 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2025-07-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 290 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2025-07-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
290 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-99 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
976 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

537 
WGUS53 KLMK 172007
FFWLMK
KYC073-103-111-185-211-223-172200-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FF.W.0071.250717T2007Z-250717T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
407 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
  Henry County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
  Eastern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
  Northern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Trimble County in central Kentucky...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 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...
  Shelbyville, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown, Douglass Hills, 
  Anchorage, Worthington Hills, Coldstream, Rolling Hills and 
  Langdon Place.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3858 8521 3860 8507 3856 8506 3856 8501
      3851 8503 3852 8498 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3843 8496 3843 8494 3846 8492 3843 8493
      3842 8488 3838 8490 3835 8481 3828 8496
      3821 8521 3823 8554 3827 8560 3860 8522

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

SRW
3 follow-up statements
592 
WGUS53 KLMK 172151
FFWLMK
KYC073-103-111-185-211-223-180000-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FF.W.0071.000000T0000Z-250718T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
551 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
  Henry County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
  Eastern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
  Northern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Trimble County in central Kentucky...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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...
  Shelbyville, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown, Douglass Hills, 
  Anchorage, Worthington Hills, Coldstream, Rolling Hills and 
  Langdon Place.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3858 8521 3860 8507 3856 8506 3856 8501
      3851 8503 3852 8498 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3843 8496 3843 8494 3846 8492 3843 8493
      3842 8488 3838 8490 3835 8481 3828 8496
      3821 8521 3823 8554 3827 8560 3860 8522

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

SRW
673 
WGUS53 KLMK 172337
FFWLMK
KYC073-103-111-185-211-223-180200-
/O.EXT.KLMK.FF.W.0071.000000T0000Z-250718T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
  Henry County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
  Eastern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
  Northern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Trimble County in central Kentucky...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 737 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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...
  Shelbyville, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown, Douglass Hills, 
  Anchorage, Worthington Hills, Coldstream, Rolling Hills and 
  Langdon Place.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3858 8521 3860 8507 3856 8506 3856 8501
      3851 8503 3852 8498 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3843 8496 3843 8494 3846 8492 3843 8493
      3842 8488 3838 8490 3835 8481 3828 8496
      3821 8521 3823 8554 3827 8560 3860 8522

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

SRW
278 
WGUS73 KLMK 180141
FFSLMK

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
941 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

KYC073-103-111-185-211-223-180151-
/O.CAN.KLMK.FF.W.0071.000000T0000Z-250718T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Franklin KY-Henry KY-Jefferson KY-Oldham KY-Shelby KY-Trimble KY-
941 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN, HENRY, 
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON, EASTERN OLDHAM, NORTHERN SHELBY AND 
SOUTHEASTERN TRIMBLE COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD 
ADVISORY...

&&

LAT...LON 3858 8521 3860 8507 3856 8506 3856 8501
      3851 8503 3852 8498 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3843 8496 3843 8494 3846 8492 3843 8493
      3842 8488 3838 8490 3835 8481 3828 8496
      3821 8521 3823 8554 3827 8560 3860 8522

$$

CJP

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jul 17, 2:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * An active weather day is expected across the region with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Storms could have strong downburst/microbursts resulting in localized damaging winds. * Torrential rainfall is expected with the storms this afternoon and flash flooding may occur. The highest risk of flash flooding will be across SE Indiana and into the Bluegrass region. * Outside of storms, near advisory levels of heat/humidity are expected with afternoon heat index readings reaching the upper 90s to the lower 100s. * A continued active pattern continues into the weekend and early next week, with daily chances for showers and storms. Hot and humid weather is also expected to continue.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 17, 2:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
220 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* An active weather day is expected across the region with scattered
  to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and
  evening.  Storms could have strong downburst/microbursts resulting
  in localized damaging winds.

* Torrential rainfall is expected with the storms this afternoon and
  flash flooding may occur. The highest risk of flash flooding will
  be across SE Indiana and into the Bluegrass region.

* Outside of storms, near advisory levels of heat/humidity are
  expected with afternoon heat index readings reaching the upper 90s
  to the lower 100s.

* A continued active pattern continues into the weekend and early
  next week, with daily chances for showers and storms. Hot and
  humid weather is also expected to continue.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1138 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

Conditions are already hot and humid late this morning. Heat indices
have risen into the mid 90s to around 100. Radar remains fairly
quiet - we've just had some isolated shower activity recently. Weak
frontal boundary is draped just north of the CWA across southern
portions of IN and IL. Already seeing up to 2500-3000 J/kg MLCAPE to
the south of the boundary on recent SPC RAP mesoanalysis. PW values
of 1.9-2.0 inches are noted across the area along and south of the
boundary.

Cu development across central KY and southern IN has been modest so
far. However, expect scattered convective initiation over the next 1-
2 hours. Scattered strong storms are still expected this afternoon
and evening. Strong instability, weak shear, and a very moist
airmass all point to the usual summer storm hazards: torrential
rainfall, localized wet microbursts, and frequent lightning. Strong
storms look a little more likely across portions of southern IN and
north-central KY, closer to the boundary. And with somewhat lower 1-
hr FFG (1.5 in or less) in parts of Jefferson, Bullitt, and Nelson
counties, decided to expand the Flood Watch westward slightly. The
Flood Watch still runs through Midnight EDT tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 711 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

Earlier convection has diminished across the region.  In the wake of
the evening convection, skies were clear to partly cloudy across the
region with temperatures in the low-mid 70s.  Winds remain light
across the region which will likely limit overall fog formation with
the exception of the protected valleys.  Through sunrise, no
significant weather is expected with temperatures remaining in the
low-mid 70s.

For today, a rather active day of weather is expected.  A weak
surface cold front will drop into the I-70 corridor this morning and
it probably will not make it much further south during the day.  To
the south of this boundary, a rather convergent low-level flow will
draw ample moisture into the region with surface dewpoints remaining
in the low-mid 70s.  With insolation during the morning, we'll see
ample instability develop with scattered showers and storms expected
to fire by late morning.  A gradual upscale growth into multiple
clusters is expected.  While instability will be fairly high across
the region (3500-4500 J/kg), deep layer shear continues to look less
than 20kts.  Very warm cloud depths are expected once again, so
water loaded downdrafts producing strong gusty winds and intense CG
lightning will be the main severe threats.  With PWATs remaining in
the 2.1-2.2 inch rain, torrential rainfall is expected with these
storms.  The good news is that the environmental flow will keep
storms moving, however, storms may have a tendency to train across
portions of the region and that could produce some flooding issues.

Looking at the last few days of rainfall across the state, most
areas have seen rainfall, but there have been a few corridors where
locally heavier rainfall has been observed.  Tonight's datasets
continue to suggest heavier rainfall across SE Indiana and down into
the Bluegrass region.  This area has seen some good rainfall in the
last 24-36 hours.  After coordinating with surrounding offices,
we're going to hoist a Flood Watch across our NE sections with
ILN/JKL for this afternoon/eve activity.  This area is where we
currently thing that flash flooding may be most concentrated.

Outside of the rainfall/storm threat, it will be a rather hot/humid
data across the area with highs in the upper 80s/lower 90s.  Those
temps combined with dewpoints in the low-mid 70s will likely produce
heat indices in the upper 90s to the lower 100s.  Confidence here
for meeting criteria is low because it is possible that convective
coverage may foil our afternoon heating and potentially limit
heating in some areas.

For Tonight, ongoing convection should be in progress this evening
across the area.  Convection should diminish after sunset with the
loss of heating.  With the front remaining north of the region,
overnight lows will only drop into the lower-middle 70s.  With the
expectation of convection diminishing around midnight, we'll let the
flood watch go until then.  However, there is some signaling in the
guidance that additional shower/storms may develop later in the
night.  Should that occur, an extension of the flood watch may be
required in subsequent forecasts.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 711 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

Remnant frontal boundary will remain just north of the region on
Friday and a tropical airmass will remain in place across the
region.  Given anticipated convective coverage Thu/Thu night,
lingering convective cloud debris will likely be noted across the
region on Friday keeping high temperatures in the upper 80s to near
90.  Shear across the region will remain rather weak, but we'll see
the typical diurnal increase in instability across the region which
should support at least scattered convection once again.  Mainly
pulse-type storms are expected with waterloaded downdrafts, though
overall coverage may be a bit more limited on Friday with less
instability and lack of focused forcing.  Heavy rainfall with storms
will be possible as PWATs remain at/above 2 inches.  Lows Friday
night will drop back into the low-mid 70s.

For the weekend and into next week, the upper level pattern is not
expected to change much.  The SE ridge looks to remain entrenched
across the area with perhaps a slight retrogression to the west.
Slight ridging may take place across the Plains which will result in
a more northwest flow regime across the Ohio Valley.  Multiple
perturbations moving through within the flow pattern will likely
produce episodic bouts of convection.  Model soundings through the
period continue to show rather weak shear, but ample diurnal
instability developing.  With a tropical airmass remaining in place,
heavy rainfall with storms will remain a threat.  The northwest flow
pattern could result in multiple MCSs that could drop down into the
region.  Current thinking is that northern IL/central IN and down
into northeast/eastern KY could see the most convective action here
along with a threat of flash flooding.

Outside of storms, it will remain hot and muggy with daytime highs
in the upper 80s to around 90 and overnight lows in the low-mid 70s.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 219 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

Scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected through the
evening hours, especially in southern IN and north-central KY near a
stalled frontal boundary. TSRA coverage/probability is highest at
HNB/SDF/LEX, with lower chances at BWG. There is also a concern for
isolated to scattered lingering overnight as a weak mid-level wave
moves west to east over the stalled boundary. A very moist airmass
will yield high rainfall rates with any storm. Localized
downbursts/gusty winds are also possible with stronger storms this
afternoon and evening.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for KYZ029>043-045>049-
     055>057-067.
IN...Flood Watch until midnight EDT tonight for INZ078-079-091-092.

&&

UPDATE...EBW
SHORT TERM...MJ
LONG TERM...MJ
AVIATION...EBW
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 17, 12:02 PM EDT, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1202 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

INZ078-079-091-092-KYZ029>043-045>049-055>057-067-181615-
Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-
Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-
Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-
Jessamine-Clark KY-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Lincoln-
1202 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across
the outlook area this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could
be severe with strong gusty winds, torrential rainfall, and intense
lightning. The heavy rainfall expected with these storms could lead
to instances of flash flooding across southern Indiana and north
central Kentucky.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the
upcoming period. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing
torrential rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning. Heavy rainfall rates
may lead to localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move to the E or ENE at 15 to 20 mph.

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

INZ076-077-083-084-089-090-KYZ023>028-053-054-061>066-070>078-081-
082-181615-
Orange-Washington IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-Harrison IN-Hancock-
Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-Hardin-Larue-Marion-Butler-Edmonson-
Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
1202 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025 /1102 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across
the outlook area this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could
be severe with strong gusty winds, torrential rainfall, and intense
lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the upcoming
period. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing torrential
rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning. Heavy rainfall rates may lead
to localized flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move to the E or ENE at 15 to 20 mph.

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

EBW

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:22 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
322 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

INZ091-092-KYZ030-171945-
Floyd IN-Clark IN-Jefferson KY-
322 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CLARK...
SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM
EDT...

At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Shively, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews,
Shively, Windy Hills, Hurstbourne Acres, Audubon Park, and St. Regis
Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3813 8583 3823 8591 3837 8570 3820 8558
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 244DEG 16KT 3821 8580

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SRW
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:23 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
323 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

INZ084-090-172000-
Crawford IN-Harrison IN-
323 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN HARRISON AND EAST
CENTRAL CRAWFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carefree Town, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Corydon, Palmyra, Lanesville, Crandall, Moberly, Byrneville, White
Cloud, Bradford, Fairdale, and New Salisbury.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3842 8609 3835 8603 3833 8603 3833 8601
      3830 8601 3830 8599 3828 8599 3827 8597
      3826 8597 3826 8596 3824 8596 3820 8626
      3825 8632 3842 8613
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 236DEG 16KT 3823 8625

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Padgett
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:25 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
325 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

KYZ036-037-041>043-172000-
Bourbon KY-Scott KY-Fayette KY-Nicholas KY-Harrison KY-
325 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT...CENTRAL
BOURBON...NICHOLAS...NORTH CENTRAL FAYETTE AND SOUTHERN HARRISON
COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...

At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Georgetown, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Paris, Cynthiana, Carlisle, Millersburg, Blacks
Crossroads, Leesburg, Ellisville, Muddy Ford, and Colville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3828 8389 3814 8449 3835 8457 3848 8412
      3846 8410 3846 8407 3844 8403 3844 8402
      3843 8400 3842 8400 3844 8399 3844 8398
      3843 8396
TIME...MOT...LOC 1925Z 267DEG 24KT 3829 8447

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SRW
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:35 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
335 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

INZ092-KYZ030-031-172000-
Clark IN-Jefferson KY-Oldham KY-
335 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CLARK...
SOUTHWESTERN OLDHAM AND NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 400
PM EDT...

At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Seneca Gardens, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Louisville, Jeffersonville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Lyndon,
Middletown, Douglass Hills, Prospect, Hurstbourne, and
Graymoor-Devondale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3830 8544 3830 8545 3829 8545 3829 8546
      3828 8547 3827 8543 3821 8541 3821 8544
      3815 8576 3829 8580 3829 8579 3840 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 253DEG 22KT 3825 8570

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SRW
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 3:59 PM EDT, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
359 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

KYZ030-031-033-034-172030-
Jefferson KY-Shelby KY-Oldham KY-Henry KY-
359 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT OLDHAM...NORTHWESTERN SHELBY...
SOUTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM
EDT...

At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Coldstream, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Shelbyville, La Grange, Middletown, Anchorage, Worthington Hills,
Coldstream, Pendleton, Crestwood, Eminence, and Simpsonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3823 8512 3818 8550 3838 8557 3850 8529
      3850 8528 3852 8524
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 252DEG 20KT 3831 8543

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

SRW
Special weather statement, Jul 17, 4:02 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
402 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

INZ084-089-KYZ023>025-172030-
Crawford IN-Perry IN-Hancock KY-Meade KY-Breckinridge KY-
402 PM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL CRAWFORD...
PERRY...NORTHWESTERN MEADE...NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK AND NORTH CENTRAL
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT/330 PM CDT/...

At 402 PM EDT/302 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Tell City, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Tell City, Mount Pleasant, Lewisport, Leopold, Troy, Alton, Ranger,
Roberta, Beechwood, and Terry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3793 8698 3794 8692 3799 8686 3800 8681
      3802 8680 3800 8677 3803 8678 3803 8677
      3804 8679 3806 8677 3808 8678 3810 8677
      3812 8681 3812 8680 3815 8681 3819 8679
      3832 8642 3798 8634 3790 8699
TIME...MOT...LOC 2002Z 252DEG 20KT 3808 8667

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SRW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 16, 8:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFayette, Jessamine, Woodford30 min
Jul 16, 9:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFayette35 min
Jul 16, 9:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHarrison, Scott30 min
Jul 16, 9:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBourbon, Franklin, Harrison, Henry, Nicholas, Scott and 1 more3 hr
Jul 16, 9:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHarrison, Scott30 min
Jul 16, 11:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMeade30 min
Jul 16, 11:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKShelby31 min
Jul 17, 3:46 AM EDTFlood WatchLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Clark and 22 more27 hr
Jul 17, 12:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble37 min
Jul 17, 1:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry35 min
Jul 17, 1:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry34 min
Jul 17, 2:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry39 min
Jul 17, 2:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry26 min
Jul 17, 2:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham23 min
Jul 17, 2:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKFranklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Trimble100 min
Jul 17, 2:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOwen30 min
Jul 17, 2:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKShelby29 min
Jul 17, 3:08 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKOldham, Trimble7 hr
Jul 17, 3:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKFranklin, Harrison, Nicholas, Scott, Shelby7 hr
Jul 17, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHenry, Trimble32 min
Jul 17, 3:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson23 min
Jul 17, 3:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNicholas35 min
Jul 17, 3:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson25 min
Jul 17, 3:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham, Shelby17 min
Jul 17, 3:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham, Shelby31 min
Jul 17, 4:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKShelby34 min
Jul 17, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSpencer31 min
Jul 17, 4:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Nicholas and 2 more5 hr
Jul 17, 4:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMeade36 min
Jul 17, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Franklin, Shelby, Spencer, Woodford24 min
Jul 17, 4:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKJefferson, Oldham10 min
Jul 17, 4:48 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham5 hr
Jul 17, 4:59 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Hancock, Meade5 hr
Jul 17, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Hardin, Meade25 min
Jul 17, 5:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Woodford24 min
Jul 17, 5:10 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Mercer and 5 more93 min
Jul 17, 5:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Jessamine, Madison32 min
Jul 17, 5:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio29 min
Jul 17, 5:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Meade36 min
Jul 17, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Jessamine, Madison37 min
Jul 17, 6:00 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer34 min
Jul 17, 6:14 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKClark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and 1 more3 hr
Jul 17, 6:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNelson, Washington33 min
Jul 17, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Madison32 min
Jul 17, 6:34 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKBullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer2 hr
Jul 17, 6:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Meade, Ohio3 hr
Jul 17, 6:43 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Mercer and 5 more101 min
Jul 17, 6:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Boyle, Mercer, Washington35 min
Jul 17, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGreen, Hart24 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.