Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:44PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heaviest rain had
moved out of the warned area; however, between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen since 2:30 PM in the hardest hit areas. Excessive runoff
from this heavy rainfall will continue to cause flash flooding in low
lying areas.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, as well as other
poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Elkhorn City, Cedarville and Belcher.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov