Updated 11:50 a.m.: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reported several more roads in Christian County that are experiencing high water due to continued rain.

  • U.S. 41 is open with high water between the 2.6-2.7 mile point
  • Industrial Park Road is open with high water between the 10.9-11.3 mile points
  • Pembroke Oak Grove Road open with high water between their 0.8-1.0 mile point
  • Julien Road open with high water between the 10.3-10.6 mile points
  • Palmyra Road is open with high water between the 0-4 mile point
  • Country Club Lane is open with high water between the 1.8-2 mile points
  • KY 400 open with high water between their 0-1.3 mile point
  • Coxmill Road open with high water between the 12.1-12.4 and 12.7-12.8 mile points
  • KY 1453 open with high water between 0-2 mile points
  • Buffalo Road blocked by high water between the 0-2.1 mile point

Previously:

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Flash Flood Warning has been put in place by the National Weather Service for Christian County through 6 p.m. on Feb. 15. This joins the already existing Flood Watch that has been issued through Sunday Feb. 16.

Due to persistent downpours, roads in Christian County are already flooding. The Oak Grove Fire Department is warning the public that areas of Berne Drive, Highway 115, and Stateline Road are experiencing flooding as of 9 a.m. Saturday. KYTC is reporting high water on U.S. 41 around the 2.6 mile marker, and on Country Club Lane around the two mile marker.

According to NWS in Paducah, life threatening flash flooding is possible throughout the day, especially in areas around small creeks and streams, along with highways and areas with poor drainage. People are encouraged to report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.

An additional two to four inches of rain is expected to fall by the end of the day. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency leading up to the flooding.

“We want everyone to be careful,” said Gov. Beshear. “The amount of rain coming down will make it hard to drive, and flash flooding, especially across our roads, can create dangerous conditions. And remember, don’t drive through standing water, it can have a current, and it is incredibly dangerous.”

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