Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:57PM EDT until July 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Laurel and Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson and Owsley.
* 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 757 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 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional light rainfall is ongoing across the area. This
additional rain may allow minor flooding to persist.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Booneville, Settle Store, Mildred, Welchburg, Olin, Annville,
Tyner, Atkinstown, Zekes Point, Gray Hawk, Egypt, Green Hill,
Bond, High Knob, Dabolt, Herd, Privett, Cornelius, Royrader
and Moores Creek.
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; Owsley, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: