Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 8:52PM EDT until July 8 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Bell, Clay, Knox and Leslie.
* WHEN...Until 1045 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 851 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 allow minor flooding to
persist or worsen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hyden, Essie, Roark, Queendale, Spring Creek, Creekville,
Skidmore, Asher, Gardner, Hoskinston, Hosea, Stinnett, Sandy
Fork, Ashers Fork, Beverly and Wendover.
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:
Bell, KY; Clay, KY; Knox, KY; Leslie, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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