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East Coast Storm; Heavy Rain and Flooding in the Southwest U.S.; Typhoon Remnants Impacting Alaska

A coastal storm continues to bring heavy rain, coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, and gusty winds to the East Coast into early Tuesday. A heavy rain and flash flood risk continues for the Southwest/Four Corners region with lingering tropical moisture through Monday. Typhoon remnants are causing strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding across western Alaska through Monday. Read More >

NWS Louisville delivered two Turn Around Don't Drown (TADD) road signs to Spencer County, KY officials today (8/29/23).   These signs will be posted at the low water crossing along Old Heady Road where Plum Creek frequently overflows during heavy rains causing the bridge to become impassable with flood waters.   In 2019, a family was swept away by floodwaters while trying to cross the flooded bridge at this location.  Most of the family was rescued, however the father did not survive.  Hopefully with added TADD signs along this frequently flooded crossing, people driving through the area will play it safe when they see flood waters and remember to "Turn Around Don't Drown!"

 

Pictured from Left to Right:  Taylorsville/Spencer County Fire Department Chief Nathan Nation, NWS Louisville Service Hydrologist Andrea Schoettmer, Spencer County Emergency Services Deputy Chief Robert Klinglesmith, Spencer County Emergency Services Chief Chris Limpp and Spencer County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Andrew Ware.