Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 6:04PM EDT until July 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Laurel and Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson.
* WHEN...Until 900 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 603 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 amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will allow minor flooding to
persist or worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mount Vernon, Burr, Wellhope, Pine Hill, Sand Hill, Flat
Rock, Orlando, Muellersville, Sand Springs, Dudley Station,
Sinks, Renfro Valley, Hummel, Withers, Lake Linville, Luner,
Hansford, Donaro, Wabp and Maretburg.
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:
Jackson, KY; Laurel, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: