Flash Flood Warning Issued for McCracken County in Kentucky
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for McCracken County in Kentucky.
Flash Flood Warning
The warning was issued at 3:19 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential 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. Paducah, Lone Oak, Reidland, West Paducah and Barkley Regional Airport
Areas Affected
The warning covers McCracken County in Kentucky.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
