Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 8:28AM EDT until May 30 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:28am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 6:15am
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 915 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible in low-lying and poor drainage
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 826 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen with highest amounts in the vicinity of Level Green.
- Some locations that will 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.
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