Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 3:03PM EDT until August 15 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kentucky, including the
following county, Elliott.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sandy Hook, Isonville and Culver.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Elliott, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov