Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:11AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Johnson,
Martin, Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan,
Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley,
Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.
* WHEN...The Flood Watch is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected
this afternoon and evening. Locations that are impacted by
repeated heavy downpours may receive excessive rainfall which
leads to flash flooding.
Instruction:
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash
Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov