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Flash Flood Warning for Pike, KY

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What is happening

At 517 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Belfry. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is imminent. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management reported....

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 517 PM EDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Belfry. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is imminent. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... Forest Hills, Board Tree, Phelps, Coleman, Jamboree, Mcandrews, Majestic, Hardy, Huddy, Belfry, Paw Paw, Argo, Woodman and Canada.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 5:17PM EDT until August 15 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 4:16PM EDT until August 15 at 6:45PM 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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