Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 10:20PM EDT until August 17 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Leslie and Perry.
* WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1019 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result allow minor
flooding to persist or worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lamont, Chavies, Ned, Barwick, Krypton, Watts, Altro, Wolf
Coal, Dice, Bush Branch, Whick, Little, Clayhole, Gays Creek,
Hardshell, Copland, Mosley Bend, Saldee, Rowdy and Lost
Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Breathitt, KY; Leslie, KY; Perry, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov