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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 11:52 PM Jul. 26
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Union County in northwestern Kentucky Until 545 AM CDT. At 1152 PM CDT, 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.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
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 Morganfield, Breckinridge Center, Uniontown and Waverly.

Recommended Action

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

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