Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 10:53PM EDT until September 23 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1053 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional heavy
rainfall is imminent. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Harlan, Loyall, Teetersville, Mary Alice, Elcomb, Grays Knob, Tway,
Sunshine, White Star, Liggett, Harlan Gas, Clovertown, Chevrolet,
Kitts, Lenarve, Kentenia and Tremont.
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:
Harlan, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov