Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 9:32PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
county, 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 931 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
earlier thunderstorms. Minor flooding is likely ongoing
across the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scalf, Salt Gum, Walker, Mills, Barnyard, Hammond, Dewitt and
Erose.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: