Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 9:06AM EDT until May 30 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 6:06am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell and Knox.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 906 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 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kayjay, Wheeler, Hubbs, Ingram, Davisburg, Bryants Store,
Birdseye, Gausdale, Clear Creek Springs and Warren.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Bell, KY; Knox, KY; Whitley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov