Flash Flood Warning for Breathitt, KY; Estill, KY; Lee, KY +2 more
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At 1039 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Widecreek. Between 1.5 and 3.25 inches of rain fell from earlier thunderstorms. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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At 1039 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Widecreek. Between 1.5 and 3.25 inches of rain fell from earlier thunderstorms. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement 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... Fincastle, Booth, Vada, Grannie, Whisman, Primrose, Williba, Airedale, Zoe, Flat, Torrent, High Falls, Monica, Zachariah, Mary, St. Helens, Rogers, Fillmore, Canyon Falls and Leeco.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 10:39PM EDT until August 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 8:36PM EDT until August 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 7:42PM EDT until August 13 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jackson KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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