Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 10:52PM EDT until June 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Bell, Harlan, Leslie and Letcher.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Harlan, Pineville, Middlesboro, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts,
Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek, Kentenia, Coldiron, Pathfork,
Tremont, White Star, Molus, Tacky Town, Liggett, Black Snake,
Teetersville and Mary Alice.
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.
Area Description:
Bell, KY; Harlan, KY; Leslie, KY; Letcher, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov