Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 10:04PM EDT until September 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Pike County in southeastern Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1004 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Elkhorn City, Biggs, Phyllis, Mouthcard, Fedscreek, Fishtrap
Lake, Toonerville, Belcher, Cedarville, Marrowbone, Coleman,
Rockhouse, Phelps, Lookout, Board Tree, Ashcamp, Jamboree, Paw
Paw, Majestic and Argo.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov