Flash Flood Warning for Breathitt, KY; Magoffin, KY; Morgan, KY +1 more
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At 1001 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Campton. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Public...
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 1001 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Campton. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Campton, Simpson, Moct, Rosefork, Shockey, Upper Gilmore, Paxton, Taulbee, Gilmore, Lexie, Sewell, Rock Lick, Lee City, Malaga, Wilhurst, Vancleve, Keck, Lower Gilmore, Belknap and Helechawa.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 10:01PM EDT until August 16 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:50PM EDT until August 16 at 11:45PM 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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