Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 12:34PM EDT until July 12 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:34am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following county, Rockcastle.
* WHEN...Until 230 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1232 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the
area between 12:30 and 1:30 PM. Excessive runoff will result
in minor flooding of small streams and creeks, roads, and
roadside culverts.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mount Vernon, Burr, Flat Rock, Muellersville, Wellhope,
Orlando, Pine Hill, Hummel, Dudley Station, Renfro Valley,
Lake Linville, Sinks, Sand Hill, Withers, Wildie, Sand
Springs, Donaro, Maretburg, Roundstone and Bummer.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: