'Turn around, don't drown': Flash flood warning issued for Lexington amid heavy rainfall
Jun 09, 2026
The National Weather Service Louisville reported that a flash flood warning has been issued for Lexington, Athens, and Coletown Tuesday afternoon as the rain continues to fall in the region.In a critical push alert, the National
Weather Service reported that "this is a dangerous and life-threatening situation."Officials advised the public to not travel "unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order." ...read more read less