Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 7:29PM EDT until September 23 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 729 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Pilgrim. Between
1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall is
ongoing across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Public reported.
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...
Prince, Preece, Bradbury, McClure, Delong, Debord, Davella, Pevier,
Pleasant, Coalpoint, Davisport, Pilgrim and Oppy.
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:
Martin, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov