Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 9:10PM EDT until June 23 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Kentucky, including
the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin.
In southeast Kentucky, Floyd and Pike.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM 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 908 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 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain may result in flash
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Prestonsburg, Allen, Endicott, Dicks Creek, Pleasant, Corn
Fork Hollow, McCombs, Odds, Alvin, Emma, Lancer, Nero, Dwale,
Auxier, Moree, Bays Branch, Beaver Junction, Prince, Van Lear
and Cliff.
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:
Floyd, KY; Johnson, KY; Martin, KY; Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: