‘Turn around don’t drown’: Flash flood warning issued for Lexington amid heavy rainfall
Jun 09, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — 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 i
s 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.”
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