Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 19 at 2:52AM EDT until June 19 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
county, Harlan.
* WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 252 AM 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, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins
Creek, Kildav, Verda, Bailey Creek, Darkmont, Ages, Kenvir,
Short Town, Putney, Coxton, Black Mountain, Colts, Shields
and Nolansburg.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Harlan, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov