Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 7 at 4:49PM EDT until July 7 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 449 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Corbin. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall is ongoing across the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Moore Hill, North Corbin, Woodbine, Dorthae, Barton, Gray, Bertha
Station, Rossland and Corbin.
Master Street is currently closed in Corbin due to flooding.
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:
Knox, KY; Laurel, KY; Whitley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: