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Kentucky Emergency Management is a division of the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs and its role and function are governed by legislative action as dictated in Chapter 39 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Kentucky Emergency Management consists of our main office located on Boone National Guard Center, at 110 Minuteman Parkway,Frankfort, Ky 40601, and 11 regional response offices located throughout the state.

04/04/2025

Driving into floodwaters could be the last decision you ever make. Turn Around Don’t Drown! https://loom.ly/CpIrKxg

04/04/2025

All Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky are Closed Today, Friday, April 4, 2025

April 04, 2025

All Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Kentucky are temporarily closed Friday, April 4, due to severe weather.

You can still apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call 800-621-3362.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the February storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is April 25.

Kentucky homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties can apply for federal assistance.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, go to youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

04/04/2025

Do you know the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning?

A warning means “Take Action Now!” because flooding is imminent or already occurring. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

A watch means “Be Prepared” because flooding is possible within your area.

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04/04/2025

NWS Jackson Severe Thunderstorm & Flood Risk Through The Upcoming Weekend

• Strong to severe storms will continue at times through Sunday.
• The flood threat will persist into the weekend, with repeating rounds of heavy rainfall possible.
• Forecast rainfall amounts increase towards the northern and western parts of the state.

Tonight
• The severe threat will continue through tonight as a cold front stalls out over the area.
• Any sustained convection that develops along the boundary could bring damaging winds and/or large hail.
• Any remaining potential isolated tornado threat has become limited to counties bordering Tennessee and Virginia.

Severe Weather Threat Continues Friday

Severe Storms Possible Saturday

Jackson, KY https://www.weather.gov/jkl/

04/03/2025

NWS Wilmington Expecting Significant Weather Impacts Through The Weekend

Areal/Flash Flooding
• Areal/Flash/Flooding, Significant threat including numerous flash floods likely, with some significant flash floods possible. Entire area Through Saturday night.
• Heavy rain fell last night and we’ll experience several more rounds of heavy rain over the coming days.
• The next round of heavy rain occurs this evening through Friday morning.
• The third round of heavy rain will occur Saturday into Saturday night.
• Each progressive round of heavy rain will compound the threat for flash flooding.

River Flooding
• River Flooding, Significant threat including some flooding of homes/businesses expected, with widespread road flooding. Entire area Through Saturday night.
• Area wide runoff and widespread rises on area waterways are expected through the weekend. High water and flooding may linger into next week.

SEVERE STORMS
• Damaging Winds, Limited threat, localized downed trees and powerlines. Northeast Kentucky tonight, and entire area on Saturday afternoon and evening.
• The severe threat for today will be primarily during the late afternoon and evening and will be focused in northeast Kentucky.
• Another threat of severe storms will occur Saturday, primarily in the afternoon and evening, focused in northern Kentucky.
• The main threat will be damaging winds.

Flood Watch In Effect In effect through Sunday morning
• Soils are saturated and excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, or other low-lying and flood prone locations.
• Several rounds of heavy rain and flash flooding are likely.
• The soils will become increasingly waterlogged with each successive event, suggesting an increased/quicker flooding potential.

Wilmington, OH https://www.weather.gov/iln/weatherstory

04/03/2025

NWS Louisville says there is Potential Tonight for Severe Storms

• Waves of showers and storms will ride along a stalled cold front
• All hazards are in play (see following slides), however, the long-track tornado and destructive wind threat will be much lower than what we had last night
• Most likely timing: this afternoon and evening
• Isolated tornadoes possible
• Highest chances for a tornado are in southern and eastern Kentucky

FRIDAY
• Severe Storm Potential Friday
• Additional waves of showers and storms will ride along a stalled cold front
• Large hail and strong gusty winds are the main threats

SATURDAY
• Severe Storm Potential Saturday
• Additional waves of showers and storms will ride along a stalled cold front
• Large hail and strong gusty winds are the main threats

Major Flooding Likely Late Week
• Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected tonight through the weekend
• Flooding will become more widespread later in the week as additional storms move through
• The area of heaviest rainfall may shift slightly over the next few days

Impacts
o Flash flooding due to heavy rainfall rates in thunderstorms
o Widespread river flooding
o Potentially life-threatening flooding

What You Can Do
• Have a plan for when warnings are issued for your area!
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, do not rely on outdoor sirens!
• Know where to shelter at home or work.

Louisville, KY https://www.weather.gov/lmk

04/03/2025

NWS Paducah is forecasting Dangerous Severe Weather and Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

• A very active and dangerous weather pattern will continue into the weekend.
• Much of the region is in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of Severe Thunderstorms tonight, Friday night, and Saturday night.
• A dangerous and potentially historic rainfall event will continue into Saturday night, leading to potentially catastrophic flash flooding.

Tonight
• A few severe thunderstorms are possible this tonight.
• Portions of the region are under a Marginal Risk or Slight Risk for severe weather.
• Large hail is the main hazard of concern, but damaging wind gusts can’t be ruled out especially along and near the Tennessee border.

Friday
• Another round of scattered severe thunderstorms is expected Friday night.
• Much of the region is in a Slight Risk for severe weather.
• All severe weather threats will be possible, including large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes, especially in southeast Missouri.

Saturday
• One final round of scattered severe thunderstorms is possible Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.
• Much of the region is in a Marginal Risk or Slight Risk for severe weather, with a greatest risk across western Kentucky.
• Damaging winds, localized large hail, and an isolated tornado are the main hazards of concern, especially across western Kentucky.

Widespread Significant and Potentially Catastrophic Flooding and Flash Flooding is Expected!
• Confidence remains high in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall through Saturday night.
• 1-4" of rain has already fallen since Wednesday.
• Numerous rounds of heavy showers and storms will produce as much as 4-8" of additional rain with locally higher amounts possible over much of west Kentucky.
• Significant and potentially life-threatening flash flooding is expected. River flooding will also develop across many area rivers.
• These amounts will cause flooding of areas that do not normally flood, and that may have never flooded before.
• This is a particularly dangerous situation. Widespread and dangerous flooding is expected across our region. Impacts from this event will be significant, and may be historic.

What Can You Do?
• Go over your severe weather plans and where to take shelter
• Prepare for heavy rain impacts by clearing drainages, and moving sensitive property
• Have a plan to move to higher ground if needed
• Continue to monitor the latest NWS Paducah forecasts and briefings for updates.

Paducah, KY https://www.weather.gov/pah/

04/03/2025

NWS Charleston is expecting significant rainfall & severe weather into the weekend.

• A Flood Watch has been issued for northeastern Kentucky in effect from 8PM Wednesday until 8AM Sunday.
• Severe thunderstorms are possible again later this afternoon and evening (Thursday). The bulk of the severe risk is expected south of the Ohio River but cannot be ruled out anywhere.
• Hail, tornadoes and, damaging winds are a threat.

Threats

• Tornadoes, Damage to structures possible, mainly south/east of the Ohio River, Thursday afternoon and evening.
• Hail, Damage to property possible with large hail, Area-wide T Thursday, NE KY Friday
• Damaging Wind, Strong winds may down trees, cause power outages, and/or property damage, Area-wide Thursday, NE KY Friday
• Flooding / Flash Flooding, Rises possible on small creeks, streams, and rivers. Excessive rain may lead to flooding in poor drainage or low-lying areas, Primarily Mid-Ohio Valley counties of Kentucky, Through Sunday

• Charleston, WV https://www.weather.gov/rlx/weatherstory

04/03/2025

Tornado Warning continues for Raceland KY, Worthington KY and Greenup KY until 3:45 AM EDT

04/03/2025

Tornado Warning issued by National Weather Service Louisville KY
1228 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

* Tornado Warning for...
• Southeastern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
• Northern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
• Southwestern Henry County in central Kentucky...
• East central Jefferson County in central Kentucky...

* Until 100 AM EDT.

* At 1228 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Buechel, moving northeast at 70 mph.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Middletown, Douglass Hills, Anchorage, and Woodland Hills around 1235 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include L S Park, Mulberry, Forest Hills, Simpsonville, Chestnut Grove, Fisherville, Montclair, Floydsburg, Ballardsville, and Pleasureville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

04/03/2025

NWS issued a Tornado Warning for Warren and Simpson Counties, including Franklin KY, Plano KY and Woodburn KY until 7:30 PM CDT

04/03/2025

What do you do when a tornado strikes. Acting quickly is key to staying safe and minimizing impacts.

• Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.

• At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows.

• At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.

• Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building.

• In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine. https://loom.ly/dWASUFM

04/02/2025

2:54pm CDT WW 98 TORNADO AR IL IN KY MO MS TN 021950Z - 030500Z, https://spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0098.html

04/02/2025

Wilmington 0459 PM Update

NWS Wilmington posted an update at 0459 PM 2-April.

Significant Weather Expected through the Weekend.

SEVERE STORMS
• The main severe weather threat will likely evolve late this evening into tonight, with the greatest threat focusing across northern Kentucky. Severe threat is slightly lower across northeast Kentucky.
• A few strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out again Thursday afternoon into evening across far northern Kentucky, but the overall threat appears to be quite low.

Areal/Flash Flooding
• Several rounds of heavy rain/flash flooding are likely. Heavy rain tonight will progress through the area relatively quickly, and thus the flash flood threat is lower.
• But round 2 Thursday evening into early Friday and round 3 likely Saturday through Saturday night will have the higher potential for more extensive heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

River Flooding
• Widespread rises on area waterways are expected through the weekend. High water and flooding may linger into next week.

• Paducah, KY https://www.weather.gov/pah/
• Louisville, KY https://www.weather.gov/lmk
• Jackson, KY https://www.weather.gov/jkl/
• Wilmington, OH https://www.weather.gov/iln/weatherstory
• Charleston, WV https://www.weather.gov/rlx/weatherstory

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NWS Wilmington posted Significant Weather Impacts Expected through the Weekend. Another update scheduled for 6:00 PM EDT 2-April.

Threats include:

• Damaging Winds: Numerous downed trees and powerlines expected. Structural damage possible. Entire area, most significant along and W of I-75. This evening through tonight.
• Large Hail: A few storms may produce hail large enough to cause minor damage to outdoor objects. Entire area This evening through tonight.
• Tornadoes: A few tornadoes possible with damage to structures, trees, and powerlines. Entire area, with greatest threat along and W of I-75. This evening and tonight.
• Areal Flash/Flooding: Numerous flash floods likely, with some significant flash floods possible. Entire area Tonight through Saturday night.
• River Flooding: Some flooding of homes/businesses expected, with widespread road flooding.

• Paducah, KY https://www.weather.gov/pah/
• Louisville, KY https://www.weather.gov/lmk
• Jackson, KY https://www.weather.gov/jkl/
• Wilmington, OH https://www.weather.gov/iln/weatherstory
• Charleston, WV https://www.weather.gov/rlx/weatherstory

04/02/2025

Alert. NWS Louisville issued a Wind Advisory Today

• South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected.
• From 8 AM EDT Wednesday to 1 AM EDT Thursday
• Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
• Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
• Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east-west roads including Interstate 64.

Severe Threat Round 1: Tonight
• Severe thunderstorms develop and push into Kentucky in the e evening as a line of storms
• All severe hazards are in play: Damaging winds, Tornadoes, Large Hail
• Severe weather may last for 1-2 hours, though heavy rain will last longer

This Evening into Tomorrow Morning
• Tornadoes are expected
• Strong, potentially long-track, tornadoes will be possible
Major Flooding Likely Late Week
• Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected this evening through the weekend
• Flooding will become more widespread later in the week as additional storms move through
• The area of heaviest rainfall may shift slightly over the next few days
• Flash flooding due to heavy rainfall rates in thunderstorms
• Widespread river flooding
• Potentially life-threatening flooding

What You Can Do
• Have a plan for when warnings are issued for your area!
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, do not rely on outdoor sirens!
• Know where to shelter at home or work.

Local NWS Offices Covering Kentucky Louisville, KY https://www.weather.gov/lmk

04/02/2025

NWS Paducah stated this morning WKY is forecasting Dangerous Severe Weather and Potentially Catastrophic Flooding. They are planning an update at 5:00 PM CDT

A very active, very dangerous weather pattern is setting up today and will continue into the weekend.

• A portion of the region is now in a High Risk (Level 5 of 5) of Severe Thunderstorms this afternoon/tonight.
• A severe risk will linger through Saturday.
• Dangerous and potentially historic rainfall will begin this afternoon, with numerous rounds of heavy rain continuing into Saturday night, leading to potentially catastrophic flash flooding.
• All severe weather threats will be possible, including large to very large hail, widespread damaging winds and strong (EF-2 or higher), long track tornadoes.
• Storms will start rapidly developing around or after 2pm.
• Storm movement will be very fast, moving northeast at 60 to 70 mph.
• Confidence remains high in a prolonged period of heavy rainfall this afternoon through Saturday night.
• Numerous rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms will produce multiple inches of rainfall through the period. 10-12” of rain likely over much of west Kentucky. Isolated higher amounts are possible.
• Significant and potentially life-threatening flash flooding is expected. River flooding will also develop across many area rivers.
• These amounts will cause flooding of areas that do not normally flood, and that may have never flooded before.
• Impacts from this event will be significant, and may be historic.

What Can You Do?
• Go over your severe weather plans and where to take shelter
• Prepare for heavy rain impacts by clearing drainages, and moving sensitive property
• Have a plan to move to higher ground if needed
• If a warning is issued for your location, do not wait to take cover until you see the storm!
• Take cover quickly. The fast movement of the storms will give you little time to take action.
• Continue to monitor the latest forecasts and briefings for updates.

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Be Safe Kentucky! A line of strong to severe storms will move east across Kentucky tonight into early Saturday morning.

Please be careful tomorrow. Kentucky is going to see an impactful winter storm starting Tuesday through Wednesday night. There WILL be impacts to travel as snow falls heavy at times. Total snow accumulations will range between 2-6 inches. Plan on slick road conditions. Hazardous conditions will negatively impact the Wednesday morning commute. Dangerous cold will follow the snow Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures will average 10 to 20 degrees below normal through Friday.

As another round of storms approaches Kentucky, we want to remind everyone to remain weather-aware and prepared. Please stay informed by tuning into your local news stations, have multiple ways of receiving alerts, and avoid traveling on roads if possible. Remember, your safety is our top priority.#KYEM #TEAMKY #turnarounddontdrown

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