Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 10:04PM EDT until August 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain fell from earlier storms. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
inch are possible in portions of the warned area from the new
thunderstorms. This heavy rainfall could allow any ongoing flash
flooding to continue or worsen.
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...
London, Sublimity City, London-Corbin Airport, Fariston, Levi
Jackson S.P. and Brock.
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.
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:
Laurel, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov