Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 12:09AM EDT until August 17 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:09pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Kentucky, including the
following county, Powell.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1208 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is likely ongoing in the
advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.75 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rogers Chapel, Pilot, Lombard, Knowlton, Nada, Slade and
Natural Bridge S.P.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Powell, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov