Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 11:06AM EDT until June 27 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe.
* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1105 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 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will allow minor flooding
to persist or worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jackson, Campton, Booneville, Simpson, Oakdale, Copebranch,
Chenowee, Widecreek, War Creek, Guerrant, Yeadon, Jetts
Creek, Lawson, Gentry, Turkey, Pence, Lone, Flat, Elkatawa
and Bethany.
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:
Breathitt, KY; Lee, KY; Owsley, KY; Wolfe, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: