Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 1:31PM EDT until June 18 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 131 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rainfall
had exited the area; however, excessive runoff from previous heavy
rainfall will continue to cause localized 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...
McKee, Booneville, Boone, New Zion, Turkey Foot, Privett, Mummie,
Green Hall, Earnestville, Wild Dog, Elian, Gray Hawk, Lakes, Wind
Cave, Bradshaw, Macedonia, Travellers Rest, Sturgeon, Vincent and
Endee.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Breathitt, KY; Jackson, KY; Lee, KY; Owsley, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: