Paducah, Ky. – Heavy rain and the threat of localized flooding are set to impact parts of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri starting Friday night, with totals reaching up to 4 inches in some areas by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, showers and scattered thunderstorms will move into the region Friday night and persist through the weekend. Rainfall totals between 1.5 and 4 inches are expected, with the highest amounts targeting cities like Poplar Bluff, New Madrid, and Murray. Flash flooding is possible in low-lying areas and regions with poor drainage.
Southeast Missouri (SEMO) will be hardest hit, with 3–4 inches forecast in Poplar Bluff and surrounding counties. In Kentucky, Paducah, Hopkinsville, and Mayfield could see 2 to 3 inches, while Marion and Madisonville may receive between 1 and 1.5 inches.
Motorists should prepare for ponding on roads, especially on U.S. Highway 60 and I-24 corridors. Residents are urged to monitor local alerts, avoid flooded roadways, and secure outdoor items that could be affected by storms.
Showers are likely to continue into Monday, with cooler air returning early next week. Additional watches or warnings may be issued if conditions worsen.
