Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 7:44PM EDT until July 6 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Floyd, Knott and Magoffin.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional light rain is tapering off across the area. This
additional rain may allow minor flooding to persist.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Martin, Allen, Pyramid, Orchard, Gunlock, Hueysville, Ordway,
Waldo, Alphoretta, Evanston, Arkansas, Beaver Junction, Allen
City, Dwale, Banner, Dana, Decoy, Ivel and Daisydell.
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; Floyd, KY; Knott, KY; Magoffin, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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