What matters for project planning
The City of Bowling Green's Public Works and Stormwater Quality programs note directly that Warren County sits in a karst region typified by caves, sinkholes, springs, and underground streams, with very few surface streams to carry away runoff -- which is why the city requires erosion-control and post-construction stormwater plans for qualifying land-disturbance projects. Because karst terrain can produce a sinkhole on one property while a neighboring parcel shows no issue at all, parcel-specific soil, drainage, and flood conditions should be verified with the city before foundation, grading, or exterior work begins.
Official sources
Verify the property, not just the city
Citywide context cannot establish a parcel’s flood zone, historic designation, permit requirements, karst/soil conditions, or concealed construction. Confirm those items with the appropriate authority and selected provider before work begins.
Sources reviewed 2026-07-20. External requirements and maps can change.