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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Louisville, KY

February 6, 2025Bourbon County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 6, 2025, 7:31 AM EST for Bourbon County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 6, 2025, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2025, 7:31 AM EST (12:31 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2025, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 7, 2025, 3:34 PM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Bourbon County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:34 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.

The river

Written for the forecast point Stoner Creek at Paris (PRSK2). The gauge peaked at 19.37 ft at Feb 7, 2025, 2:00 AM EST.

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Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
22 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03251900, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river 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 river flood warning went out at Feb 6, 7:04 AM EST, 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 6, 7:04 AM EST, 27 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 5, 10:15 PM EST, 9 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1015 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

KYZ035>037-039>043-047>049-055>057-066-067-070315-
Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Casey-
Lincoln-
1015 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms will continue overnight. There is a risk of severe
storms with a threat of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Additional rainfall could result in flooding issues as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Another round of storms is possible on Saturday afternoon and
evening. Some of those storms could become strong so stay up to date
of the latest forecasts.

Wintry weather is possible for early next week, although confidence
in specific details remains low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed tonight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east around 50 to 60 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>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>034-038-045-046-053-054-061>065-
070>078-081-082-070315-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-
Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Spencer-Nelson-
Washington KY-Larue-Marion-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Logan-
Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-
Clinton-
1015 PM EST Wed Feb 5 2025 /915 PM CST Wed Feb 5 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms will continue overnight. There is a risk of severe
storms with a threat of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
Additional rainfall could result in minor local flooding issues as
well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Another round of storms is possible on Saturday afternoon and
evening. Some of those storms could become strong so stay up to date
of the latest forecasts.

Wintry weather is possible for early next week, although confidence
in specific details remains low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed tonight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move from west to east around 50 to 60 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.

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 6, 2:23 AM EST, 5 hours 8 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Louisville KY
223 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

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

1254 AM     Hail             2 W Buena Vista         37.76N 84.71W
02/06/2025  E0.88 Inch       Mercer             KY   Emergency Mngr

            Near Chimney Rock Marina.

1257 AM     Hail             4 WNW Rose Hill         37.77N 84.98W
02/06/2025  E1.00 Inch       Mercer             KY   Broadcast Media

            Quarter size hail reported near
            Cornishville.

1255 AM     Hail             2 W Buena Vista         37.75N 84.70W
02/06/2025  E0.88 Inch       Garrard            KY   Emergency Mngr

            Near Sunset Lodge.

&&
Special weather statement, Feb 6, 4:52 AM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
352 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2025

KYZ026-027-061-061015-
Grayson KY-Butler KY-Ohio KY-
352 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN BUTLER...
SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON AND EAST CENTRAL OHIO COUNTIES THROUGH 415 AM
CST...

At 351 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a storm with some
persistent weak rotation near Hartford, moving east at 45 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...
Hartford, Casey, Beaver Dam, Caneyville, Mchenry, Horse Branch,
Steff, Windy Hill, Flint Springs, and Do Stop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3736 8694 3744 8694 3751 8647 3731 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0951Z 266DEG 39KT 3740 8686

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

BJS
Special weather statement, Feb 6, 5:47 AM EST, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
447 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2025

KYZ061-061115-
Butler KY-
447 AM CST Thu Feb 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTY THROUGH
515 AM CST...

At 447 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Morgantown, moving east at 50 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...
Morgantown, Casey, Rochester, Woodbury, Monford, South Hill, Banock,
Huntsville, Mining City, and Aberdeen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3718 8692 3718 8689 3719 8691 3721 8690
      3725 8687 3725 8685 3729 8683 3729 8681
      3730 8682 3732 8677 3731 8676 3735 8669
      3738 8661 3718 8653 3719 8657 3718 8662
      3717 8661 3714 8662 3713 8691 3714 8693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1047Z 260DEG 45KT 3723 8684

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

Padgett
Special weather statement, Feb 6, 6:08 AM EST, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
608 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

KYZ041-048-049-057-061145-
Fayette KY-Jessamine KY-Clark KY-Madison KY-
608 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CLARK...NORTHEASTERN
JESSAMINE...NORTHEASTERN MADISON AND SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTIES
THROUGH 645 AM EST...

At 608 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Veterans Park, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Lexington, Winchester, Cadentown, Fayette Mall, Veterans Park, U K
Arboretum, Chevy Chase, Goffs Corner, Chilesburg, and Renick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 8397 3793 8398 3792 8398 3792 8399
      3790 8399 3787 8400 3786 8401 3787 8402
      3787 8403 3784 8401 3784 8402 3793 8454
      3802 8454 3809 8406
TIME...MOT...LOC 1108Z 271DEG 54KT 3797 8446

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ALL
Special weather statement, Feb 6, 6:51 AM EST, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
651 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

KYZ057-061215-
Madison KY-
651 AM EST Thu Feb 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MADISON COUNTY THROUGH
715 AM EST...

At 651 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Richmond, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Richmond, Harris Ferry, Moberly, Ruthton, Redhouse, Baldwin, Newby,
Union City, Crow Valley, and Bybee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EST for central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3777 8408 3774 8409 3774 8410 3771 8409
      3768 8410 3774 8450 3778 8450 3780 8448
      3780 8446 3784 8449 3785 8408 3784 8410
      3782 8412 3781 8412 3782 8410 3781 8408
      3778 8411 3777 8410
TIME...MOT...LOC 1151Z 271DEG 54KT 3778 8443

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ALL
Special weather statement, Feb 6, 7:06 AM EST, 25 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 5, 8:54 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton, Cumberland36 min
Feb 5, 9:57 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Hancock33 min
Feb 5, 10:06 PM ESTFlood WatchLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark, Fayette and 10 more11 hr
Feb 5, 10:17 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHardin28 min
Feb 5, 10:49 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKSpencer26 min
Feb 5, 10:49 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Logan, Warren26 min
Feb 5, 10:52 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt23 min
Feb 5, 11:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKEdmonson32 min
Feb 5, 11:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFranklin, Harrison, Scott52 min
Feb 5, 11:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHart36 min
Feb 6, 12:38 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBoyle, Jessamine, Mercer37 min
Feb 6, 12:45 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBoyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison and 1 more30 min
Feb 6, 1:15 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark30 min
Feb 6, 2:00 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJessamine30 min
Feb 6, 2:24 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAnderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard and 5 more6 hr
Feb 6, 4:52 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOhio23 min
Feb 6, 4:58 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Grayson, Ohio32 min
Feb 6, 5:03 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKButler, Grayson, Ohio27 min
Feb 6, 5:28 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKGrayson, Hardin, Hart32 min
Feb 6, 5:31 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Ohio29 min
Feb 6, 5:47 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler28 min
Feb 6, 5:56 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Taylor34 min
Feb 6, 5:59 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hart, Warren31 min
Feb 6, 6:08 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark37 min
Feb 6, 6:10 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKGreen, Hart, Larue, Taylor35 min
Feb 6, 6:10 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKButler, Edmonson35 min
Feb 6, 6:17 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart28 min
Feb 6, 6:35 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKEdmonson, Hart25 min
Feb 6, 6:39 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCasey, Lincoln, Marion, Taylor36 min
Feb 6, 6:51 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKMadison24 min
Feb 6, 6:51 AM ESTTornado WarningLMKCasey, Lincoln, Marion24 min
Feb 6, 6:56 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart, Metcalfe34 min
Feb 6, 7:06 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKEdmonson24 min
Feb 6, 7:09 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKCasey, Lincoln25 min
Feb 6, 7:37 AM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKNicholas, Robertson3 days
Feb 6, 8:28 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKRussell32 min
Feb 6, 3:06 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningLMKFranklin14 hr
Feb 6, 3:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLogan51 min
Feb 6, 4:14 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWarren31 min
Feb 6, 4:24 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge51 min
Feb 6, 4:36 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKGrayson39 min
Feb 6, 4:56 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBreckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Meade, Ohio3 hr
Feb 6, 5:16 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKLarue44 min
Feb 6, 5:17 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKGrayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Nelson3 hr
Feb 6, 5:36 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKNelson39 min
Feb 6, 5:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKRussell36 min
Feb 6, 6:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementLMKCumberland, Russell44 min
Feb 6, 6:47 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKAdair, Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson and 4 more3 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.