Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 11:05PM EDT until July 12 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Breathitt, Jackson, Owsley and Perry.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1105 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
McKee, Booneville, Buckhorn, Major, Scoville, Turin,
Conkling, Southfork, Endee, Blake, Levi, Chestnut Gap,
Eversole, Sturgeon, Vincent, Travellers Rest, Gobbard,
Ricetown, Cowcreek and Green Hall.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Breathitt, KY; Jackson, KY; Owsley, KY; Perry, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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