Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 6:22AM EDT until June 18 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:22am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kentucky, including the
following counties, Bath, Montgomery and Powell.
* WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 621 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Marshall, Jeffersonville,
Camargo, Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Howards Mill, Ewington,
Gatewoods Station, Stepstone, Coons Station, Upper Spencer,
Lower Spencer, Flat Creek, Oggs Station, Peeled Oak, Stoops,
Walkers Crossing and Kendall Springs.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Bath, KY; Montgomery, KY; Powell, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov