Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:26PM EDT until August 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 926 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain fell. Additional light rainfall continues. Flash flooding is
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...
Cumberland, Lynch, Benham, Clover, Clutts and Big Black Mountain.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Harlan, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov