Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 12:40AM EDT until May 30 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1237 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms in the area or moving into it. Minor flooding
is possible in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain could result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Middlesboro, Davisburg, Noetown, Chenoa, Fonde, Binghamtown,
Pruden, Meldrum, Frakes, Pearl, Wilkerson and Hutch.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Bell, KY; Whitley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov