Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 6:46AM EDT until July 4 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:46am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following county, Laurel.
* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 645 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
showers and thunderstorms moving repeatedly over the same
locations. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen in the hardest hit areas.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
London, Maplesville, Sublimity City, Levi Jackson S.P.,
London-Corbin Airport, Fariston, Atlanta, Mcwhorter,
Greenmount and Lily.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Laurel, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: