Thursday, January 10, 2008

Flood Advisories For Kentucky

Flood advisory
National weather service louisville ky
910 pm est thu jan 10 2008
Harrison ky-scott ky-nicholas ky-franklin ky-bourbon ky-fayette ky-
Woodford ky-spencer ky-anderson ky-clark ky-jessamine ky-nelson ky-
Mercer ky-madison ky-washington ky-garrard ky-
910 pm est thu jan 10 2008, the flood advisory remains in effect until 1045
pm est for
Northwestern garrard, northern washington, northern madison,
Mercer, northern nelson, jessamine, clark, anderson,
Southeastern spencer, woodford, fayette, bourbon, franklin,
Nicholas, scott and harrison counties,
At 910 pm est scattered rain showers were continuing across the
Advisory area, with rainfall rates up to three quarters of an inch
Per hour.
Minor low lying flooding was reported earlier this evening and is
Expected to continue for the next couple of hours as the rain
Showers move through the area.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
Areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
Deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
Enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded
Roads make the smart choice, turn around, dont drown.
Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of
Rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.
Flood advisory
National weather service jackson ky
940 pm est thu jan 10 2008
Knox ky-whitley ky-bell ky-
940 pm est thu jan 10 2008
, the urban and small stream flood advisory remains in effect until
1045 pm est for bell, whitley and southeastern knox counties,
At 940 pm est national weather service doppler radar indicated the
Heavy rain has exited the area. A few light showers will still be
Possible this evening. Runoff from earlier rainfall may still lead
To flooding small streams and creeks, roads, ditches and roadside
Culverts, especially in low lying areas.
Weather service doppler radar and rain gage reports indicate 1.5 to
2 inches of rain fell late this afternoon and evening near the
Bell, knox, and whitley county borders.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
Areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually
Deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful
Enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded
Roads make the smart choice, turn around, don't drown.
Flood advisory
National weather service jackson ky
852 pm est thu jan 10 2008
852 pm est thu jan 10 2008
The national weather service in jackson ky has issued an
urban and small stream flood advisory for,
Harlan county in southeast kentucky,
This includes the city of harlan,
until 1145 pm est
at 852 pm est national weather service doppler radar indicated
Three quarters of an inch to 1.25 inches of rain has fallen over
Harlan county late this afternoon and evening.
Moderate rain will continue through late this evening.
Additional rainfall amounts of a quarter to locally a half inch are
Possible in the area. Minor flooding of small streams and
Creeks, roads, and roadside culverts are possible, particularly
In low lying areas.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
Roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
Safely. Move to higher ground.

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