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Louisville Braces for More Thunderstorms, Flooding Risk
25 Jun
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain are forecast.
- Localized flash flooding and a possible isolated tornado threat exist.
- Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected from June 25 to June 28.
Potentially severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop on June 25, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall to the Louisville area. This follows multiple rounds of severe weather that impacted the region between June 18 and June 22, including five confirmed tornadoes. The National Weather Service in Louisville anticipates the main window for these storms to be between 2-8 p.m. on June 25.
Forecasters are warning of localized flash flooding and a possible isolated tornado threat in southwest Indiana. Furthermore, multiple days of heavy rainfall are predicted from June 25 through June 28, potentially leading to significant flash flooding. Louisville has a substantial chance of receiving 1.5 inches of rain by June 27. A flash flood watch is expected to be issued before the end of the week, and residents are urged to stay weather-aware and avoid driving through floodwaters.
