Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 6:08PM EDT until July 6 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Floyd and Knott.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 608 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 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall is expected over the area, and this could
cause minor flooding to persist or worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hindman, Estill, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Wayland, Raven,
Betty, Glo, Demo, Mousie, Larkslane, Porter Junction,
Topmost, Garret, Hollybush, Kite, Bolyn, Price, Dry Creek and
Orkney.
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:
Floyd, KY; Knott, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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