Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 12:32PM EDT until June 27 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 9:32am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including
the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In
southeast Kentucky, Lee.
* WHEN...Until 215 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 1232 PM 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 light rainfall is expected over the area. This
additional rain will allow minor flooding to continue.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Beattyville, Fincastle, Mount Olive, Fixer, Zoe, Greeley,
Maloney, Proctor, Whynot, Zachariah, Leeco, Standing Rock,
Airedale, White Ash, Belle Point, Corgleton, St. Helens, Old
Landing, Enoch and See.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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; Lee, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: