Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 3:00AM EDT until August 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central
Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In south
central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and
Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan,
Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and
Wolfe.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Bath; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Wolfe; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov