Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Hebron Estates, KY ∙ Fox Chase, KY ∙ Shepherdsville, KY ∙ Taylorsville, KY ∙ West Point, KY ∙ Mount Washington, KY

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Salt River at Shepherdsville affecting Bullitt County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1030 PM EDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Louisville KY 1100 AM EDT Thu Apr 10 2025 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Salt River at Shepherdsville affecting Bullitt County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lmk. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1030 PM EDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt River at Shepherdsville. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Water covers low spot of KY 61 at north end of bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 32.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 16.4 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3797 8531 3796 8571 3790 8589 3800 8597 3806 8574 3807 8531

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