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Flash Flood Warning for Floyd, KY; Knott, KY

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Floyd, Knott
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What is happening

At 1048 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Hindman. Between 1 and 2 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...

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 1048 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Hindman. Between 1 and 2 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... Hindman, Bath, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Mallie, Ivis, Pine Top, Garner, Drew, Hollybush, Brinkley, Nealy, May, Spider, Leburn, Omaha, Ivan, Kite, Littcarr and Amburgey.

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 10:48PM EDT until August 14 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 9:22PM EDT until August 14 at 12:30AM 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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