Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 11:57PM EDT until September 22 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Bell County in southeastern Kentucky...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1157 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.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pineville, Straight Creek, Wasioto, Cary, Wallsend, East
Pineville, Arjay, Blanche, Fourmile, Clear Creek Springs, Ponza,
Rella, Calvin, Kettle Island, Varilla, Miracle, Ingram and Elys.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov