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Flash Flood Warning for Laurel, KY; Pulaski, KY; Rockcastle, KY

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What is happening

At 838 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain fell. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar....

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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Bulletin details

At 838 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain fell. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Billows, Bunch, Pongo, Bloss, Bernstadt, Bent, Dykes and Grade.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:38PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:33PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM 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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