Flood Warning — Owen County, Kentucky
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 11:04AM EDT until August 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Gallatin County in northern Kentucky... Owen County in northern Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1104 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Owenton, Monterey, Gratz, Elmer Davis Lake, Long Ridge, Elk Lake, Squiresville, New Liberty, Needmore, Beechwood, Wheatley, Harmony and Eagle Hill.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Owen County, Kentucky?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Owen County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Gallatin County.