Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 8:13PM EDT until July 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 5:13pm
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.
* 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 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is likely ongoing within the
advisory area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional light rainfall is possible across the area. This
additional rain may allow minor flooding to persist.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sand Hill, Camp Wildcat, Gauley, Sinks, Pine Hill, Hazel
Patch, Withers, Donaro, Luner, Flat Rock, Jep Hill, Dudley
Station, Orlando, Burr, Wood Creek Lake, Robinet, Cooksburg,
Billows, Dango and Loam.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.will result in
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: