Flash Flood — Jefferson, Kentucky

2025-10-07 · near Valley Station, Jefferson, Kentucky

Event narrative

There was an SUV submerged in water.

Wider weather episode

As a couple of cold fronts moved through the Lower Ohio Valley, widespread rainfall fell across north central Kentucky. This resulted in ponding water on city streets in Louisville and Lexington. Several people stalled vehicles as they drove into the water, and some streets were closed due to the high water. One place in Spencer County had water over a roadway.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297631. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.