Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 10:39PM EDT until August 17 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Floyd, Knott and Perry.
* WHEN...Until 145 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 1039 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hazard, Hindman, Bath, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Vicco,
Amburgey, Brinkley, Ivis, Littcarr, Smithsboro, Carr Creek,
Leburn, Carrie, Dirk, Cody, Mallie, Spider, Redfox and Elic.
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:
Floyd, KY; Knott, KY; Perry, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov