Update, 8:35 p.m.: A Flood Warning has been issued through 6 a.m. for Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. “Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

At 8:34 p.m., weather spotters reported heavy rain in the area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, and an additional 0.5 inches is possible.

Update, 6:30 p.m.: A Flood Warning for the South Fork Little River in Hopkinsville has been issued by the National Weather Service

“Sustained moderate rainfall rates today have raised water levels on the South Fork Little River, with flood stage projected to briefly be exceeded this evening near 68/80,” the NWS said. “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

At 5:30 p.m., the river stage was 13.3 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the 15-foot flood stage this evening with a maximum value of 16.2 feet later this evening. It is projected to fall below flood stage late just before midnight.

Previously:

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – There is a 30% chance of rain Friday morning with a possibility of thunderstorms. Once the clouds move out, expect sunny skies the rest of the weekend.

Sunday will see highs reaching 65, with overnight lows in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service.

Christian County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook.

  • Friday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph.
  • Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
  • Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

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