Turn Around Don't Drown Road Signs Awarded to Simpson Co., KY and Clark Co., IN

Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

An upper trough and frontal boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Plains through early Monday; A few severe thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall are expected. Meanwhile, low pressure off the Southeast Coast will bring inclement weather across the mid-Atlantic coast through Monday. This system is forecast to meander off the coast then track inland early this week. Read More >

Simpson County, KY

NWS Louisville delivered Turn Around Don't Drown road signs to Simpson County, KY on 12/7/21. The county was awarded these NWS-funded signs to alert travelers of the potential flood hazard at a low water ford on Kenny Parry Dr. Many auto accidents including one recent fatality (2019) have occurred because of flooding at this location in recent years.

Pictured Above From Left to Right: Mason Barnes (Simpson County Judge Executive), Bob Palmer (Simpson County Emergency Manager), Mike Kochasic (NWS Louisville Warning Coordination Meteorologist), Andrea Schoettmer (NWS Louisville Senior Service Hydrologist)

Clark County, IN

NWS Louisville delivered Turn Around Don't Drown road signs to Clark County, IN on 12/8/21. The county was awarded these NWS-funded signs to alert travelers of the potential flood hazard on Memphis Charlestown Rd near the junction with Hansberry Rd. This location has a history of multiple water rescues in recent years.

Pictured Above From Left to Right: Tim Cochran (Highway Superintendent), Andrea Schoettmer (NWS Louisville Senior Service Hydrologist), Gavan Hebner (Emergency Management Director), Mike Kochasic (NWS Louisville Warning Coordination Meteorologist), Eddie Umbreit (Highway Sign Department Manager)