Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 7:55PM EDT until June 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:55pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including
the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In
southeast Kentucky, Jackson, Lee and Owsley.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will likely result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Beattyville, Cressmont, Heidelberg, Caryton, Yellow Rock,
Banford, Ida May, Willow Shoals, Delvinta, Belle Point,
Earnestville, Wild Dog, White Ash, Pebworth, Corgleton,
Proctor, Arvel, Old Orchard, Mount Olive and Lower Buffalo.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Estill, KY; Jackson, KY; Lee, KY; Owsley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: