Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 8 at 6:17PM EDT until July 8 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flooding along Millard
Slones Branch. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional light rainfall is possible in the warned area, but the
heaviest rainfall has ended.
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...
Pikeville, Fishtrap Lake, Phyllis, Kimper, Raccoon, Garden
Village, Chloe and Shelbiana.
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:
Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: