Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 1:12PM EDT until June 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 112 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rainfall
had exited the area; however, some additional scattered showers and
thunderstorms may move back into the area in the next 30 minutes.
Excessive runoff will continue to cause flash flooding in low lying
areas.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jackson, Beattyville, Booneville, Fincastle, Monica, Tallega,
Primrose, St. Helens, Canyon Falls, Airedale, Lone, Athol, Vada,
Grass, Williba, Maloney, Fillmore, Enoch, Stay and Lower Buffalo.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Breathitt, KY; Estill, KY; Jackson, KY; Lee, KY; Owsley, KY; Powell, KY; Wolfe, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: