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Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Nelson and Ohio.
When: Until 730 PM CDT /830 PM EDT/.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Additional Details: - At 141 PM CDT /241 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Leitchfield, Hodgenville, Hartford, Beaver Dam, Clarkson, Upton, Caneyville, Sonora, Centertown and Mchenry. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.