Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 8:08PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following county, Laurel.
* WHEN...Until 1015 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 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall is possible across the area. This
additional rain will allow minor flooding to persist or
worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
London, Sublimity City, London-Corbin Airport, Levi Jackson
S.P., Fariston, Maplesville, Pittsburg, Lesbas and Brock.
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:
Laurel, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: