Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Owen County, Kentucky
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:06PM EDT until August 11 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 806 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Rising Sun to near Patriot to near Kentucky Speedway, moving southeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Williamstown, Walton, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Warsaw, Kentucky Speedway, Florence, Glencoe, Sanders, Sparta, Patriot, Stewartsville, Ryle, Northcutt, Interstate 71 at US Route 127, Steele Bottom, Bracht, Gardnersville, Fiskburg, and Sherman. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 53 and 74. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 156 and 171.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Last Checked
44 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Owen County, Kentucky?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (44 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Owen County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Switzerland County, Kenton County, Pendleton County, Boone County, Carroll County, Gallatin County, Grant County.