Lexington KY Emergency Management

Lexington KY Emergency Management Lexington Division of Emergency Management - 859-280-8080 - www.BeReadyLexington.com. It is monitored occasionally Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Our mission is to enhance the public safety of Lexington-Fayette County residents and businesses through emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery This Facebook account is the official page of the Lexington Kentucky Division of Emergency Management. For all emergencies, call 9-1-1. In case of a community emergency, this page will be updated. Please be aware when engaging the City o

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Lexington is under a Flood Warning until 7:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026, replacing the previously reported fla...
06/18/2026

Lexington is under a Flood Warning until 7:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026, replacing the previously reported flash flood warning. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring in the area. Remember to never drive through flooded roads or flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown!

Lexington is under a Flash Flood Warning until 10:45 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Flash flooding is possible for small creek...
06/18/2026

Lexington is under a Flash Flood Warning until 10:45 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Flash flooding is possible for small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, and other low-lying areas. Never drive through floodwaters or flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown!

Find more safety info at the links in our captions.

Lexington is under a Tornado Watch until 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Stay weather aware and monitor local news for updat...
06/18/2026

Lexington is under a Tornado Watch until 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Stay weather aware and monitor local news for updates. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts! Don't be scared, be prepared: https://www.bereadylexington.com/tornado/

06/18/2026
06/17/2026

Wind gusts will increase this afternoon and continue into Thursday as a strong low pressure system moves toward the Great Lakes. Southerly wind gusts of 30-40 mph are expected today.

Lexington is under a Flood Watch until 9 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible and...
06/17/2026

Lexington is under a Flood Watch until 9 a.m., Thursday, June 18. Flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible and may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. Monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action.

Find flood safety information at the link in our comments.

06/16/2026

Heads up, Lexington! Beginning Tuesday, June 16 at 10P, Leestown Road will close going northbound and southbound under the KY 4 (New Circle Road) overpass. The closure will be between the two sets of ramps. Drivers can use New Circle Road to go to Georgetown Road (US 25) or Old Frankfort Pike (KY 1681).

All roads will reopen by 5A the following morning.

06/15/2026
Lexington's week starts with sunshine, with showers returning later in the week.
06/15/2026

Lexington's week starts with sunshine, with showers returning later in the week.

This weekend brings showers and chances of thunderstorms to Lexington.
06/13/2026

This weekend brings showers and chances of thunderstorms to Lexington.

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115 Cisco Road
Lexington, KY
40504

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18592808080

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