Warren County Flooding – April 2025
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Immediate Actions to Take
Update from Warren County Emergency Management: Warren County was not included in the 13 Kentucky counties that received a Presidential Disaster Declaration on April 25. Following this declaration, a news outlet broadcast that all 120 Kentucky counties were approved indicating that Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) are now available. This is misinformation. The Declaration, as approved, only covers 13 of the 60+ counties affected by the storms. We are still working diligently through our channels, including our legislative contingent to have Warren County included in the amended request that we anticipate will be submitted by the Governor’s Office. Stay tuned!
Community Recovery Center (CRC) ***CLOSED Tuesday, April 22***
Request assistance with Property Damage, Emergency Needs, & Other Needs
- Note: The April 2025 flooding disaster in Warren County has not been added to the disaster declaration yet for FEMA. As soon as an application is available for this disaster, we will post that link here!
- American Red Cross: Kentucky Floods Disaster Relief 🔗
- ARC disaster relief eligibility information 🔗
For flood-related help
- Call 211 or visit https://www.navigateresources.net/uwsk/ 🔗
To report a sinkhole within Bowling Green city limits
- Call (270) 393-3444
To report flooding to Warren County Emergency Management
State-wide flood resources
Coping with flood-related stress & trauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network 🔗
Public Health & Safety Warnings
⛔️ Do not enter floodwaters! ⛔️
- Floodwaters are contaminated with sewage
- Water levels continue to rise
- Water depth is uncertain
- Probability of submerged sharp objects
- Several new sinkholes have already opened and more are anticipated
- Flooded structures are likely compromised
Risk of Tetanus & Hepatitis A
- Sharp, unsanitary objects (including construction equipment, nails, etc) can cause puncture wounds. Open wounds pose a major health hazard especially if submerged in contaminated waters.
- Visit Barren River District Health Department (BRDHD)'s website 🔗 for information on vaccinations against tetanus, flu, COVID, measles and hepatitis A.
- Call (270) 781-2490 to schedule an appointment
- BRDHD is open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm located at 1109 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
If you must to enter the floodwaters, take these precautions:
- Wear a lifejacket/PFD!
- Use a walking stick to test the firmness of the ground before stepping (at least 43 new sinkholes have been identified so far)
Affected Areas
State of Kentucky
- Gov. Beshear declared a State of Emergency on April 2, 2025 🔗
Warren County
- County Judge Exec. Doug Gorman declared a State of Emergency on April 6, 2025 🔗
City of Bowling Green
- Mayor Todd Alcott declared a State of Emergency on April 6, 2025 🔗
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Warren County is awaiting a Disaster Declaration from FEMA. We will update information here on this page as soon as we receive a Disaster Declaration.
Road Closures & Travel Advisories
🚧 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN 🚧
- State road closures 🔗 (Highway District 3, Team KY Transportation Cabinet)
- Warren County road closures 🔗
- City of Bowling Green road closures 🔗
Donations & Volunteering
Power & Utility Outages
Emergency Shelter Locations
Daily Needs & Services
Crisis & Emergency Assistance
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