Franklin County Health Department, KY

06/18/2026

With flash flooding possible today, please do not ever drive through flooded roadways.

06/18/2026

Please be patient and allow for some extra time in your commute this morning as crews work to clear downed trees and utility lines from Woodford County roadways. As a reminder, never approach downed utility lines and if you encounter high water, turn around, don’t drown.

06/18/2026

NWS Alert! Flash Flood Warning
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
641 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Anderson County in central Kentucky...
Northern Bullitt County in central Kentucky...
West Central Fayette County in central Kentucky...
Southern Franklin County in central Kentucky...
Southern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
Northern Jessamine County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Nelson County in central Kentucky...
Southwestern Scott County in central Kentucky...
Southern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
Spencer County in central Kentucky...
Woodford County in central Kentucky...

* Until 1045 AM EDT.

* At 641 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
Shepherdsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Pioneer Village,
Taylorsville, Hollyvilla, South Park View, Fern Creek, Highview
and Okolona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3818 8542 3816 8543 3814 8489 3820 8475
3817 8466 3813 8461 3799 8466 3799 8517
3798 8550 3798 8587 3808 8590

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

We are aware of the various power outages in our service area, and our crews are working hard to get power restored. At this time we are unable to give an estimated time of completion. Thank you for your patience

06/18/2026

NWS Alert! Severe Thunderstorm Warning
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
514 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Spencer County in central Kentucky...
Southern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Nelson County in central Kentucky...
West central Woodford County in central Kentucky...
Anderson County in central Kentucky...
Southern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...
Northern Bullitt County in central Kentucky...
Southwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...

* Until 545 AM EDT.

* At 513 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Shelbyville to near Valley Station, moving
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Standiford Field gusted to 62 mph.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, Lawrenceburg, Pioneer
Village, Hollow Creek, Taylorsville, Hollyvilla, Spring Mill, and
South Park View.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3822 8488 3796 8482 3791 8562 3811 8591
3813 8591
TIME...MOT...LOC 0913Z 301DEG 30KT 3814 8523 3806 8589

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/18/2026

Update! 830am The flooded portions of US 127 and Hiawatha have reopened. Crews continue to clear trees and branches across the city and county.
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Traffic Advisory! High Water and Trees on Roadways
Thursday, June 18, 2026 600am

High water has been reported on:
US 127 South, near KY 676 (Valvoline)
US 127 Downtown, near Reilly Rd (Post Office/Buffalo Trace)
Hiawatha Trail, 400 Block

Use caution when driving this morning
Turn Around, Don’t Drown

06/18/2026

NWS Alert! Tornado Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 347 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CLARK CRAWFORD DUBOIS
FLOYD HARRISON JEFFERSON
ORANGE PERRY SCOTT
WASHINGTON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY

FRANKLIN HARRISON HENRY
JEFFERSON MEADE NICHOLAS
OLDHAM SCOTT SHELBY
TRIMBLE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BECKS MILL,
BECKS MILL, BEDFORD, BELLEVIEW, BELLEVIEW, BRANDENBURG,
BRECKINRIDGE, BROWNSBORO, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, BRYANTSBURG,
BRYANTSBURG, BUCKNER, CANTON, CANTON, CARLISLE, CEMENTVILLE,
CEMENTVILLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CHAMBERSBURG, CHINA, CHINA,
CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, COLVILLE, CORYDON, CORYDON, CYNTHIANA,
DUBOIS, DUBOIS, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, EMINENCE, ENGLISH,
EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLAHERTY, FLOYDS K***S,
FLOYDS K***S, FRANKFORT, FRENCH LICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GATCHEL,
GATCHEL, GEORGETOWN, GOSHEN, GOSHEN, GRAEFENBURG, HARRISONVILLE,
HITCHCOCK, HOOKTOWN, HUNTINGBURG AIRPORT, IRELAND, IRELAND,
JASPER, JASPER, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, KOSSUTH, KOSSUTH,
LA GRANGE, LEESBURG, LOUISVILLE, MADISON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,
MARENGO, MARENGO, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, MILTON, MULDRAUGH, MYERS,
NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, NEW ZION, NEWTOWN, ODDVILLE,
OXFORD, PAOLI, PAYNEVILLE, PEWEE VALLEY, PEYTONA, SHELBYVILLE,
SLIGO, SOUTHVILLE, SYRIA, TELL CITY, TERRY, WADDY, WESTPORT,
WHITE CLOUD, WHITE CLOUD, AND YOUNGS CREEK.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking. The advisory is in effect for the following area:       ·     Hermitage Dr from E 4th St To E 3rd St ·&am