**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. (4/2/25) — This update provides the latest briefing from the NWS on the upcoming severe weather and significant flooding threats for the area. Click here for the latest NWS briefing or find it in the original story below.
Ohio County is also under a Wind Advisory today until midnight Thursday, April 3.
Original story
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Flood Watch for Ohio County ahead of severe weather that threatens the area Wednesday and Thursday. The Flood Watch goes into effect at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and expires at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 6.
According to the NWS, Excessive runoff is expected to flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings are likely to be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are also expected.
This is expected to be a high-end event with life-threatening flooding. Major flash flooding and river flooding will be possible. Be sure to hurry and complete any flooding preparation needed before this storm arrives.
For more information on the upcoming severe weather threat, click here to see the latest weather briefing from the NWS.
