Rounds of Strong to Severe Thunderstorms

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected on and off today. All modes of severe weather is possible in the Enhanced Risk area. Heavy rains leading to flash flooding is also possible from repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms. 

Severe Weather Outbreak Today

 The first round of strong to severe thunderstorms are on going across the state. The Moderate Risk is still in effect for additional rounds of storms expected to fire later this afternoon and move through during the late afternoon and evening hours. Tornadoes, some strong, strong damaging winds, flooding, and large to very large hail are all threats with these storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 am est. 

Tornado Watch 

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northwest, and

  south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east

  central Kentucky, Anderson, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Garrard,

  Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and Woodford. In north central

  Kentucky, Hardin, Larue, Nelson and Washington KY. In northwest

  Kentucky, Ohio. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren,

  Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green,

  Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson,

  Taylor and Warren.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms containing torrential

    rainfall will impact the region through tonight. Some

    locations may receive multiple rounds of heavy rainfall

    leading to high water and flash flooding.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

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From earlier

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 

Radar

Small hail from this morning storms in Nelson County, KY

Significant severe weather outbreak Friday

 The Strom Prediction Center has upgraded portions of the Enhanced Risk area to a Moderate Risk for severe weather including all modes of severe weather. Damaging winds is the driving factor of the upgrade, however  large hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter is possible along with tornadoes, some of which could be strong. Though convection is possible in the morning across portions of the Ohio Valley, the atmosphere is expected to recover and another round of storms is expected to develop in the at afternoon and evening. Due to the multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, a Slight Risk of flooding has been issued. 

Severe Weather Outlook

 A severe weather outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening with less coverage. Tomorrow a severe weather outbreak with all modes is expected to be widespread. Rounds of clustered showers and thunderstorms are expected with all modes of severe weather is possible.

Friday 

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Today/Tonight

 A couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging winds as the tornado and hail threat is low. More showers and storms are expected through the rest of the week. 

Tomorrow 

Wednesday 

Historic April Flood 4/4/25

Here is a photo gallery I took of a few places in Kentucky that has been experiencing flooding the past few days. I have photos and videos below from Elizabethtown, Boston, and Springfield. This may possible be the most water I have seen in my area during my lifetime.

The pictures below include images of the Beech Fork River and Cartwright Creek flooding. 

April 8th, 2025 Boston Flood Update.

April 4th, 2025

Boston along the Bluegrass Parkway

Bardstown, KY

Elizabethtown, KY

Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown, KY

Fleeing work

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening and through the overnight hours with more storms expected Saturday and Sunday. This will exacerbate on going flooding and many roads throughout the state are closed. 

Flood Warning...

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

Anderson County in central Kentucky...

Northwestern Boyle County in central Kentucky...

Bullitt County in central Kentucky...

Southwestern Franklin County in central Kentucky...

Northeastern Hardin County in central Kentucky...

Southeastern Jefferson County in central Kentucky...

Northeastern Larue County in central Kentucky...

Northwestern Marion County in central Kentucky...

Western Mercer County in central Kentucky...

Nelson County in central Kentucky...

Southern Shelby County in central Kentucky...

Spencer County in central Kentucky...

Northern Taylor County in central Kentucky...

Washington County in central Kentucky...

West Central Woodford County in central Kentucky...

* Until 900 PM EDT Friday.

* At 1150 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing

heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4.5 and 6 inches of

rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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...

Bardstown, Shepherdsville, Lawrenceburg, Harrodsburg, Lebanon,

Springfield, Pioneer Village, Taylorsville, Mount Washington and

Ballard.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect. 

4/6/25