Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 26 at 2:48AM EDT until July 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 11:48pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including
the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In
southeast Kentucky, Jackson, Lee and Owsley.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 248 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
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 up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arvel, Old Orchard, Wind Cave, New Zion, Lakes, Turkey Foot,
Earnestville, Banford, Wild Dog, Leighton, Alumbaugh, Drip
Rock, Cressmont, Delvinta, Travellers Rest, Ida May, Blanton
Flats, Wagersville, Vincent and Green Hall.
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:
Estill, KY; Jackson, KY; Lee, KY; Owsley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov