Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 7:15PM EDT until August 5 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that earlier thunderstorms
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall is ongoing within the
warned area. Flash flooding is likely ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Stab, Bandy, Magnum, Cains Store, Pulaski and Eubank.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Pulaski, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov