Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 6:03AM EDT until June 27 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 3:03am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 602 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall is expected over the area later today.
This could allow flooding to worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kerby Knob, Clover Bottom, Sandgap, Eglon, Shirley, Hisel,
Morrill, Threelinks, Brazil, Alcorn, Climax, Foxtown, Blanton
Flats, Disputanta, Rockford, Lakes, Wind Cave and Wildie.
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:
Jackson, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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