Rain will follow the snow in Kentucky’s forecast. Could minor flooding be an issue?

Freezing rain, thunderstorms, minor flooding and warmer temperatures are all in the forecast for Kentucky this week as the snow from last week’s arctic cold front and snow storm starts to melt.

On Monday the high temperature was expected to reach the mid 40s before dropping back below freezing in the evening. The National Weather Service said a brief freezing rain period was possible, mainly north of I-64.

Travel impacts weren’t expected, according to the NWS.

Rain Tuesday through Thursday could produce minor flooding, according to the NWS. Areas in central and Western Kentucky are encouraged to be aware of rising water from rainstorms throughout the week.

“Multiple waves of rainfall are ... expected Tuesday through Thursday, which could produce minor flooding,” the NWS said in a hazardous weather outlook advisory. “Thunderstorms will also be possible Wednesday evening into Thursday as a stronger storm system moves across the Midwest. A few of the stronger storms may contain some gusty winds.”

Fayette County, as well as Central Kentucky counties immediately surrounding Fayette, were advised to be aware of the impacts of the rain, according to the NWS. The western region of the state, as well as Northern Kentucky, have also been advised to be aware.

Brian Neudorff, an NWS forecaster, said the area could get 2.25 to 3.25 inches of rain. The risk of flash floods are low but minor flooding at the Green River around Woodbury and Rochester Ferry and the Kentucky River around Peaks Mills is possible.

While there won’t be quick bursts of rain that cause flooding, the risk is due to prolonged rainfall.

“This can lead to gradual ponding or build up of water in low-lying, flood prone areas, as well as small creeks and streams,” Neudorff said.

Neudorff encouraged people to monitor the forecasts and be aware of potential flooding throughout the week. It takes roughly six inches of water to knock an adult off their feet and at least a foot of water to sweep away a vehicle.

“If someone lives in a flood prone area, make sure you have a plan in place in case water starts to pound or rise from an area creek, stream or even a river. If you come across a flooded roadway do not drive through the flooded roads,” Neudorff said.

It’s the latest in a series of potentially significant weather events that have hit Kentucky in the last couple weeks. Extremely cold temperatures with wind chills going below zero hit much of the state last week, bringing a few inches of snow with it to Central Kentucky and other regions.

For those tired of the freezing cold, warmer temperatures are near. High temperatures could reach the low 50s on Tuesday and low 60s on Wednesday, according to the NWS.