Flood Advisory — Marion County, Kentucky
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 6:20PM EDT until August 5 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Casey County in central Kentucky... Southeastern Marion County in central Kentucky... Northeastern Taylor County in central Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jacktown, Merrimac, Chilton, Atterson, Peytons Store and Bass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Louisville KY
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Marion County, Kentucky?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Marion County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Taylor County.