Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 8:25PM EDT until July 7 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
county, Letcher.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Minor flooding impacts continue, but no additional heavy
rainfall is expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Letcher, Blackey, Carcassonne, David, Indian Bottom, Carbon
Glow, Elko, Gander, Jeremiah and Red Star.
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:
Letcher, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: