Multiple rounds of storms occurred June 26-28th, 2026 resulting in significant flash flooding over southern Indiana and central Kentucky as well as an EF-0 tornado. Several flash flood warnings were issued over the 2 day period with Considerable Flash Flooding in multiple locations and even Flash Flood Emergencies in some areas.
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS LMK wrote it up.
Multiple rounds of storms occurred June 26-28th, 2026 resulting in significant flash flooding over southern Indiana and central Kentucky as well as an EF-0 tornado. Several flash flood warnings were issued over the 2 day period with Considerable Flash Flooding in multiple locations and even Flash Flood Emergencies in some areas. Rainfall totals for the weekend ended up in an area wide 2-4 inches with swaths of 6-10+ inches!! Unfortunately 3 fatalities were confirmed due to flooding in Madison County, KY, and 1 fatality indirectly related to the flooding occurred on Floyds Fork in Jefferson County, KY.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 25, 2:49 PM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
349 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
* Shower and storm chances will continue tonight through Sunday
morning. Excessive rainfall is likely across southern Indiana and
portions of northern Kentucky. A Flood Watch is now in effect for
portions of southern Indiana and the Louisville Metro.
* Summer heat and humidity will build across the region next work
week, with triple digit heat indices likely (60-80% chance) west
of I-65 on Monday and area-wide by Tuesday. This will pose a risk
for heat-related illness, especially among vulnerable populations.
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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 349 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
A surface low in the Great Lakes region is slowly getting pushed off
to the east. The system's trailing cold front is dropping south
through Michigan, Indiana, and back towards the Plains. South of
this front, moisture in the Lower Ohio Valley is pooling with
precipitable water values between 1.6 to 1.8 inches as Gulf
moisture continues flowing into the region.
This afternoon and evening, diurnal warming will help to generate
scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead of the front across
southern Indiana before drifting southeast. During this time, higher
precipitable water values will continue inching in from the west
ahead of the front, increasing values to 1.8 to 2 inches. This could
lead to thunderstorm being able to quickly drop a couple of inches
of rain fairly quickly. We could see some ponding on area roadways
and in poor drainage areas. 6-Hour Flash Flood Guidance shows values
between 2.5 to 4 inches, so we should be able to take some water
before widespread issues are observed. Not expected widespread
severe weather, but with around 1,500 J/kg of MLCAPE and steep low
level lapse rates, a few strong gusts will be possible from any
thunderstorm.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue before
possibly tapering off late in the night. Even if convection weakens,
chances will remain through the night along and north of Interstate
64. None of this activity is expected to be severe, but a flooding
concern remains if showers and thunderstorms begin to train along
the boundary. Remaining cloud cover and continued WAA are expected
to keep low temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70.
Tomorrow, with precipitable water values expected to reach over 2
inches ahead of an approaching surface low, an MCS type system is
expected to reach southern Indiana and central Kentucky. With the
heaviest precipitation expected on the northeast side of the low,
the highest rain chances remain north of the Ohio River, including
in the location of the current Flood Watch. With future forecasts
the watch could be adjusted if needed. As bands work around the low,
waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to work east through
Kentucky. This is expected to give breaks between any heavy rain
showers, reducing the flood threat across central Kentucky. WAA will
help temperatures reach into the 80s.
Friday night, as the low nears, a low level jet is expected to work
over the CWA. This will drive further shower and storm chances,
keeping the flood threat in place into Saturday morning.
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.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 349 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
Saturday, there remains some uncertainty on how far the cold front
bringing all the rain in the short-term will push through the CWA.
Global models tend to keep the front closer to the Ohio River,
making for another wet day across southern Indiana and central
Kentucky, but some CAMs have a more progressive solution, dropping
the front farther south. This would make for a more dry day across
the CWA. Believe rain chances will remain, but the flood threat will
be reduced with lower expected rainfall totals. Either way, this
should be the last day of widespread rain.
Sunday, summer arrives. An upper ridge axis advances east towards
the CWA where it is expected to remain through at least the end of
the workweek. Skies are expected to become mostly clear on Sunday
and remain through the rest of the week. With high pressure at the
surface, winds will ease to near calm. Dew points in the low 70s and
temperatures climbing through the mid and possibly upper 90s will
make it feel hot and sticky. Heat products currently look likely.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 216 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
South of a stalled boundary over southern Indiana moisture levels
are increasing. This is expected to lead to shower and thunderstorm
development this afternoon and evening. Developed convection will
then drift southeast, impacting HNB and SDF. Heavy rainfall and
lightning are the main concerns, but gusty winds will also be
possible. Visibilities will be reduced in areas with heavy rainfall.
Tonight, conditions are expected to improve before more rain showers
and storms return tomorrow morning.
&&
.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for KYZ030.
IN...Flood Watch through Saturday morning for INZ076-077-083-084-
089>092.
&&
SHORT TERM...KDW
LONG TERM...KDW
AVIATION...KDWSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
413 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
INZ076-077-252115-
Orange IN-Washington IN-
413 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ORANGE AND NORTHERN
WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Paoli, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Salem, Orleans, New Pekin, Campbellsburg, Saltillo, Leipsic, Kossuth,
Smedley, Claysville, and South Boston.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 8603 3877 8602 3876 8601 3876 8599
3875 8598 3876 8594 3875 8592 3875 8591
3851 8600 3866 8659 3869 8658 3869 8631
3873 8631 3874 8629 3877 8628 3878 8620
3878 8619 3876 8613 3878 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 2012Z 287DEG 29KT 3871 8644
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
NeudorffSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
453 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
INZ076-077-252130-
Orange IN-Washington IN-
453 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ORANGE AND SOUTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM EDT...
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Paoli, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Paoli, Stampers Creek, Hardinsburg, Livonia, Bromer, Woodlawn Grove,
Trotter Crossing, Braxtons Siding, Pine Valley, and Chambersburg.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3848 8658 3862 8657 3860 8634 3854 8610
3846 8616
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 265DEG 29KT 3853 8645
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NeudorffSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
609 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
INZ084-089>091-KYZ023>025-252315-
Crawford IN-Floyd IN-Perry IN-Harrison IN-Hancock KY-Meade KY-
Breckinridge KY-
609 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HARRISON...SOUTHEASTERN
CRAWFORD...PERRY...SOUTH CENTRAL FLOYD...NORTHWESTERN MEADE...EAST
CENTRAL HANCOCK AND NORTHWESTERN BRECKINRIDGE COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM
EDT/615 PM CDT/...
At 609 PM EDT/509 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Corydon to 12
miles southwest of Carefree Town to near Tell City. Movement was east
at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, Corydon, Carefree Town, Mount Pleasant, Cannelton,
Cloverport, Leopold, Leavenworth, New Middletown, and Alton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3806 8677 3818 8663 3832 8626 3819 8590
3802 8627 3782 8666 3800 8677 3802 8678
3803 8678 3803 8677 3804 8679
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 291DEG 5KT 3819 8621 3809 8648 3794 8666
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NeudorffThe Louisville radar (KLVX), 43 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:10 UTC.
41 flash flood, 5 thunderstorm wind, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
There was a tree down across Blankenbaker Lane and Hempstead Road. Another tree was down over Blankenbaker Lane and Mohican Hill Court.
Trees down somewhere near Payneville.
A tree fell and took down power lines at the intersection of Cane Run Road and New Lynnview Drive.
A tree was blocking Hunting Creek Drive.
There were multiple roads flooded in northern Bullitt County, and several water rescues.
A truck was submerged up to its headlights at Payneville Road and Grandview Drive.
A vehicle was stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Taylorsville Road by Elk Creek.
Applegate Lane near the intersection of Rochelle Road was completely flooded over short bridge.
There was road damage due to flash flooding on Plum Ridge Road., The bridge decking was also damaged.
The 1100 Block of Old Town Branch Road was completely flooded with rushing water.
Bradbury Pointe Drive had water coming up to homes.
Rushing water was completely over Curtis Pike and Vanmar Drive.
A shopping center parking lot was underwater off South Main Street and Rebel Road.
On the 1500 block of Lancaster Road, utility garages were halfway submerged in flooded waters near Taylor Fork.
The intersection of Eastern Bypass and Irvine Road were completely underwater. A car was completely submerged.
There was standing water on Fall Lick Road near the intersection of Drakes Creek Road.
Rushing water was over the roadway on Renfrow Road and Cook Road.
Bryant Hollow Road was under water with multiple trees down. Water was flowing rapidly.
There was a large area flooded near Dexterville Banock Road and McKendree Chapel Road.
A vehicle was stranded in high water at Jessamine Station Road and Short Shun Road.
There was standing water on Interstate 65 northbound just north of Lebanon Junction.
Million Church in Richmond, off of Tates Creek Road, was swept off its foundation.
A section of Armitage Drive was washed away.
Water was rushing over Loretto Road and Roberts Road.
A car was swept off Tates Creek Road into a stream which was well out of its banks.
Water was over the roadway at Bellwood Road and Boston Road.
Highway 187 near Junction 2330 was flooded with debris flowing over the roadway.
Two people were trapped and drowned in a basement apartment on the 300 block of University Drive after the outside entrance, 10 feet below ground level, filled with water.
Water washed out part of Broaddus Branch Road, making it impassable.
Rabbit Flat Road was closed due to a culvert washout near Layman Road.
There was a water rescue on South Preston Highway near KY 480.
There were several trees down in McQuady between KY Highway 105 and 108.
High water was flowing over Bohon Road and Mount Pleasant Road.
The intersection of Eisenhower Avenue and Wilson Road is flooded and completely impassable.
The roadway was flooded near the intersection of Barnes Drive and Broad Street.
Water was completely over Old Mill Road and Gumwell Road.
East Main Street was flooded.
West White Oak Street near the intersection of Watkins Woods Drive was flooded.
A bridge was underwater at Ralph Edwards and Education Way.
Flat Rock Road was flooded near Cane Run Creek. High water signs were placed near the site.
A resident was rescued out of a flooded home. There were multiple roads closed, and part of the county was cutoff due to flooding of the main roads.
There were multiple water rescues and homes with water in them. Clinton County and the City of Albany issued a state of emergency due to flooding.
A portion of Stockton Street/Highway 68 was closed due to flooding.
The intersection of Beaver Creek Road and Slick Rock Road was flooded.
An unoccupied semi floated away.
The Old Caneyville Ballpark flooded along River Park Drive.
Three people went swimming in the swollen Floyds Fork at Broad Run Park when one of them, a man in his 20s, got pulled under by the current. Given recent rains the river was elevated, but still within its banks. The Mt Washington, Floyds Fork, gauge was around 12.5 feet at the time.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood, Madison | 2026-06-27 | 73 | Male | Vehicle/Towed Trailer | Direct |
| Flash Flood, Madison | 2026-06-27 | 51 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Flash Flood, Madison | 2026-06-27 | 57 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
| Flood, Jefferson | 2026-06-28 | Male | In Water | Indirect |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Kentucky in 2026Every state in 2026This day in weather historyWarnings in Kentucky, June 2026
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1357191, 1357203, 1357197, 1357201, 1357079, 1357086, 1357108, 1357170, 1357123, 1357156, 1357109, 1357119, 1357152, 1357112, 1357126, 1357172, 1357133, 1357175, 1357135, 1357115, 1357120, 1357130, 1357131, 1357154, 1357858, 1357116, 1357155, 1357859, 1357145, 1357142, 1357134, 1357202, 1357137, 1357139, 1357177, 1357160, 1357158, 1357186, 1357207, 1357188, and more.