Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 10:07PM EDT until July 21 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
county, Knox.
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
earlier thunderstorms. Minor flooding is likely ongoing
within the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Minor 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: