Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 7:19PM EDT until July 8 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt and Perry.
* WHEN...Until 1030 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 719 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 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Buckhorn, Talbert, Crockettsville, Sebastian's Branch, Canoe,
Beech, Dalesburg, Houston, Bush Branch, Whick, Wolf Coal,
Altro, Morris Fork, Saldee, Turkey, Copland, Howard Creek,
Little and Valjean.
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:
Breathitt, KY; Perry, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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