Heavy storms, rain could cause flash flooding in KY. How much will Lexington get?
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- Kentucky will see multiple rounds of heavy rain from Thursday night through Sunday.
- National Weather Service warns of significant flash flooding risk in parts of Kentucky.
- Lexington has recorded 7.68 inches of rain this June, its ninth-rainiest June on record.
Kentucky is expected to get multiple rounds of heavy rain beginning Thursday night, which will create a risk of “significant” flash flooding in parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
The showers are expected to begin Thursday night and last until Sunday morning. The NWS said some of Thursday night’s thunderstorms could produce severe weather, including strong winds and heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding.
Parts of Northern Kentucky and counties bordering southern Indiana are under a marginal risk for severe weather, the lowest assessment out of five in the NWS’ storm prediction center. Lexington is just outside the marginal risk zone.
The western half of the state is also under a marginal risk of severe weather Friday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, flash flooding and a brief tornado are all possible from Friday’s storms, according to the NWS.
Lexington is once again just outside the marginal risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
However, Lexington is included in the slight risk zone, the second of four risk zones, for excessive rainfall along with most of Kentucky Friday. The NWS said 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible, and flash flooding could happen in Northern Kentucky.
The NWS has issued a flood watch for most of southern Illinois and Indiana. The advisory includes Louisville and is expected to be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening.
Lexington experienced flash flooding Monday, resulting in multiple flooded roads and two high-water rescues. One of the rescues required firefighters to evacuate five residents from a flooded apartment complex.
Residents with flood damage are encouraged to report it to 3-1-1. Street flooding should also be reported to 3-1-1.
Lexington has received 7.68 inches of rain so far this month, well above the June average of 4.27 inches. This month already ranks as the ninth-rainiest June in Lexington’s history with a few days left in the month, according to the NWS.
The last time Lexington received at least 7.68 inches of rain in June was 1998, according to the NWS.
