Rainfall Tuesday set a record for Lexington. What’s in the forecast next?
Tuesday marked the wettest October day on record for Lexington.
WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey said 4.35 inches of rain had fallen by just before 4 p.m., and it was still raining.
There have been only 15 other times in recorded weather history when more than 4 inches of rain has fallen in a single day in Lexington, Bailey said in a post on the social media platform X.
The heavy rain prompted the National Weather Service in Louisville to issue a flash flood warning for Fayette County through 6:30 p.m., and several roads in Lexington were closed late Tuesday afternoon because of high water.
Fayette County Public Schools canceled outdoor after-school activities because of the weather.
Bailey said the rain will taper off Tuesday night and will be followed by cooler temperatures.
Highs Wednesday will be in the 65 to 70 range, with gusty winds. By Thursday morning, lows could be around 40 to 45 degrees, he said.
This story was originally published October 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM.
