Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 6:30AM EDT until May 30 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 3:30am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:30am
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,
Laurel and Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Clay and Jackson.
* WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible in low-lying and poor drainage
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 627 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 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain may result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that could experience flooding include...
London, Manchester, Portersburg, Crawford, Langnau, Deer
Lick, Benge, Fogertown, Byron, Grace, Royrader, Marydell,
Datha, Mcwhorter, Urban, Maplesville, Lake, Hooker, Bush and
Greenmount.
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:
Clay, KY; Jackson, KY; Laurel, KY; Rockcastle, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov