Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 6:21PM EDT until August 9 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced
between 2 and 3 inches of rain. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Chestnut Creek, Damron Branch, Fannin Branch, Laurel Fork, Lost
Creek, and the Nats Creek area of South Central Lawrence County.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lawrence, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov