Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 11:44PM EDT until September 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 8:44pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Bell County in southeastern Kentucky...
Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 245 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1144 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 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Harlan, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek,
Coxton, Ages, Golden Ash, Chevrolet, Kitts, Verda, Lenarve,
Clovertown, Harlan Gas, Rosspoint, Kildav, Grays Knob and Bobs
Creek.
- 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:
Bell, KY; Harlan, KY; Letcher, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov