Casey County Emergency Management

WEATHER UPDATE FOR LIBERTY AND CASEY COUNTY

The National Weather Service continues to monitor a weather system that will affect Kentucky through Thursday.

For this evening and overnight:
• South winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with isolated gusts approaching 45 mph possible.
• Residents should secure loose outdoor items and use caution when traveling, especially in high-profile vehicles.
• The greatest severe weather threat tonight is expected north of our area, but conditions will continue to be monitored.

For Thursday:
• Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours.
• Some storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind being the primary threat.
• Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding of low-lying areas, creeks, streams, and low-water crossings.
• Repeated rounds of rain could increase the flash flood risk Thursday afternoon and evening.

Residents are encouraged to remain weather aware, especially overnight, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

Casey County Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

www.weather.gov

With the potential for severe weather in the early morning hours and during the day tomorrow, take a moment and sign up for community alerts.

Hyper-Reach is the tool Casey County uses for community alerts from Bluegrass 911. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete the online form.

This is the link to sign up. Please share.

https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=110904

Looking for a way to serve your community?

The American Red Cross is hosting a Lunch & Learn in Casey County on June 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Casey County Extension Office.

Whether you’re interested in disaster response, supporting military families, blood services, community outreach, or other volunteer opportunities, this is a great chance to learn how you can make a difference right here in our region.

Red Cross volunteers play a vital role in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. If you’ve ever considered volunteering, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more.

📅 June 25, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Casey County Extension Office
1517 Wallace Wilkinson Blvd

See the flyer below for additional information and registration details.

Considering using a private well during the current drought?

State and federal water-quality guidance recommends that private wells being returned to service be inspected and the water tested before use.

Additionally, if a home is connected to both a private well and a public water system, proper precautions should be taken to prevent water from flowing back into the public water system. This typically involves shutting off and isolating the public water supply before using the well.

The attached EPA fact sheet provides additional information on backflow prevention and protecting public drinking water systems.

www.epa.gov

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

Casey County Emergency Management

Casey County Fiscal Court, and the City of Liberty continue to monitor ongoing drought conditions and declining water levels at Lake Liberty.

The City of Liberty and Casey County have been following recommendations and guidance from the Kentucky Division of Water and working closely with Kentucky Emergency Management and other state partners to monitor conditions and evaluate appropriate actions.

As part of those efforts, the City of Liberty and Casey County are planning to issue local emergency declarations related to the current water supply situation early next week.

It is important for the public to understand that an emergency declaration does not mean Casey County has run out of water. Rather, it is a proactive step that allows local officials to strengthen coordination with state agencies, access additional resources, and pursue assistance if conditions continue to worsen.

At this time, residents, businesses, and agricultural operations are strongly encouraged to conserve water and reduce unnecessary usage whenever possible. Individuals should also begin considering alternative water sources for non-essential activities where practical.

The actions being taken today are intended to help protect our community’s water supply and better prepare Casey County for future challenges should drought conditions persist.

Additional information will be released as conditions change.

Congratulations to 31 newly-appointed County Emergency Management Directors and/or Deputies who've completed their state-mandated (Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 39 B ) training and orientation!

From June 8th to12th they've received essential guidance on statutory responsibilities, operational procedures and resources available to ensure effective emergency management at the county level.

Specifics include:

An overview of Kentucky's Emergency Management System

Director Roles and Legal Responsibilities

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation and Incident
Command System (ICS) Fundamentals

Hazard Identification, Damage Assessment, and Reporting Procedures

Emergency Planning and Mitigation Strategies

Disaster Assistance Programs and Grant Management

Public Information and Coordination with Local Officials

The Kentucky Qualification System (KQS) and Professional Development opportunities.

Tools and Resources for County Emergency Management Operations

Boil Water Advisory
The City of Liberty as a whole and East Casey Water Customers are under a boil water advisory. Customer that are exempt are as follows: Windor, Dunnville and Clemetsville.
Per the City Of Liberty and East Casey water.

Any questions about the boil water advisory can be directed to the City of Liberty and East Casey Water.

EVERY DROP COUNTS

Lake Liberty continues to experience declining water levels, and those levels continue to decrease daily.

While rain remains in the forecast, substantially more rainfall will be needed to reverse current conditions. Water conservation remains important, and we encourage everyone served by the Lake Liberty Reservoir to continue doing their part to reduce unnecessary water use.

Now is also a good time to review your emergency preparedness plans. Emergency preparedness guidelines recommend storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and basic needs. Households may want to consider purchasing and storing COMMERCIALLY bottled drinking water as part of their emergency preparedness plan.

Livestock owners should also begin considering how they would provide water to animals should conditions worsen. Identifying alternative water sources and contingency plans now can help avoid problems later.

This advisory applies to customers whose water supply originates from the Lake Liberty Reservoir. If you are unsure where your water comes from, please contact your water provider for more information.

Thank you for helping conserve water and protect our community’s water supply.

Brian Sears, Director
Albert Buck, Deputy Director
McKay Allen, Deputy Director

Casey County Emergency Management

⚠️-CANCELLED- ⚠️

The NWS office in Louisville has decided to cancel the Flood Watch for Casey County.