Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 10:10PM EDT until June 23 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin, Perry and Pike.
* WHEN...Until 115 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 1009 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...
Jackson, Estill, Coal Run Village, Martin, Forest Hills,
Allen, Mid, Hippo, Pyramid, Gunlock, Bosco, Handshoe,
Orchard, Hueysville, Garret, Porter Junction, Bolyn, Eastern
and Langley.
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:
Breathitt, KY; Floyd, KY; Knott, KY; Magoffin, KY; Perry, KY; Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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