‘Turn around don’t drown’: Flash flood warning issued for Lexington amid heavy rainfall

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The National Weather Service Louisville reported that a flash flood warning has been issued for Lexington, Athens, and Coletown Tuesday afternoon as the rain continues to fall in the region.

In a critical push alert, the National Weather Service reported that “this is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.”

Officials advised the public to not travel “unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.”