Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 8:14PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Laurel. In southeast Kentucky, Knox.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 814 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 up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will allow minor flooding
to persist.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Barbourville, Girdler, Green Road, Cannon, Hinkle, Fount,
Jarvis, Cranes Nest, Fletcher, Baileys Switch, Sprule, Haven,
Heidrick, Yeager, Bimble, Woollum, Tedders, Baughman, Bentley
Station and Lowell.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: