Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 6:09PM EDT until July 12 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 3:09pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Floyd and Pike.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rain
had ended; however, light to moderate rainfall will continue
through 6:45 PM. Excessive runoff from previous heavy
rainfall will continue to cause minor flooding in low lying
areas. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since 4 PM.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Prestonsburg, Coal Run Village, Martin, Allen, Meta, Zebulon,
Kimper, Gulnare, Mcandrews, Betsy Layne, Justell, Ivel, Dana,
Banner, Alvin, Emma, Coleman, Allen City, Dwale and Arkansas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Floyd, KY; Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov