Franklin County Health Department, KY

08/13/2026

We've had a lot of requests for Line Dancing. Line Dancing is going to be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, starting September 9th, 6pm-8pm. It will be $2 at the door and is open to all. Come join us for line dancing fun!

08/13/2026

Citywide Outage: Regional transmission issues have caused a citywide power outage. FPB is investigating the problem and will keep you updated as details are known.

08/12/2026

The Flood Watch has been expanded further east on account of previous rainfall from yesterday. Additional rounds of storms moving through the area are efficient rainmakers and could train over themselves. Localized areas of 3+ inches are possible. If you see a flooded roadway, do not drive through the water!

08/12/2026

Due to a water main break, a temporary water outage is in effect while repairs are being made. The Water Department of the Frankfort Plant Board advises to boil the water before drinking or using it for cooking once service has been restored. The advisory is in effect for the following area: · L

08/12/2026

We appreciate our customers’ patience while we’re experiencing technical issues impacting several customer systems, including our phone and email systems. Our crews continue working safely and as quickly as possible to restore service for our customers who were impacted by the recent storms.

• If there’s an emergency, please contact 911.
• For gas emergencies, customers should call 502-627-4816.

Customers can continue to find available information and updates on social media and our website at lge-ku.com. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available and notify customers when systems are restored.

08/12/2026

***UPDATE***
August 12, 2026 at 10.15 pm
Louisville Road has been reopened.

Temporary Road Closure
August 12, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Louisville Road (US 60) is currently shut down between Lafayette Drive and Taylor Avenue due to a large tree blocking the roadway. All eastbound traffic will be diverted down Lafayette Drive and westbound traffic will be diverted onto Taylor Avenue to Devils Hallow Road. We will update you as soon as the roadway is reopened.

08/12/2026

NWS Alert! Strong Thunderstorm
Shelby KY-Henry KY-Scott KY-Franklin KY-
450 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SHELBY...
NORTHWESTERN SCOTT...HENRY AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM
EDT...

At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Owenton, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, New Castle, Eminence, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Longlick,
Stonewall, Harvieland, Elmville, and Old Christianburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3855 8500 3851 8503 3851 8498 3843 8496
3846 8493 3846 8492 3844 8493 3842 8488
3838 8490 3834 8479 3837 8471 3849 8455
3845 8453 3810 8493 3841 8531 3859 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2049Z 312DEG 27KT 3849 8498

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

08/12/2026

Team Kentucky is committed to protecting the health and safety of all Kentuckians, including by promoting childhood vaccines, which help protect every child’s chance to grow up healthy.

No changes have been made to Kentucky’s vaccine requirements for children to attend school or daycare, and childhood vaccines continue to be covered by insurance in accordance with state and federal law. Medical and religious exemptions are still allowed.
Decades of research show that routine childhood vaccines are safe and effective when given according to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations. There is no new evidence to support changing the recommended immunization schedule for children.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health encourages families to talk with their pediatrician or other trusted health care provider about recommended vaccines and how best to protect their children and loved ones.

More information is available at: www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/Pages/immunization.aspx.

08/11/2026