Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 5:35AM EDT until May 30 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 2:35am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following counties, Laurel, Pulaski and Rockcastle.
* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible in low-lying and poor drainage
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 534 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding could begin shortly in the
advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain may result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Mount Vernon, Hansford, Bloss, Level Green, Sand Springs,
Wabp, Pongo, Bromo, Valley Oak, Willailla, Spiro, Quail,
Wellhope, Shopville, Maretburg, Luner, Bandy, Woodstock,
Billows and Ottowa.
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:
Laurel, KY; Pulaski, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov