Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 6:55PM EDT until July 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
following county, McCreary.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due slow-
moving showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1
and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. Excessive runoff will cause minor flooding of
small streams and creeks, roads, and roadside culverts.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Blue Heron, Stearns and Pine Knot.
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:
McCreary, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov