Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:31PM EDT until September 23 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Martin County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 931 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Pilgrim.
Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will
continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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...
Oppy and Pilgrim.
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:
Martin, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov