Flood Advisory for Clay, KY; Jackson, KY; Laurel, KY
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas is expected. Where: The Flood Advisory is for portions Laurel and Jackson counties in Kentucky. When: The Flood Advisory is in effect until 1100 PM EDT.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The Flood Advisory is for portions Laurel and Jackson counties in Kentucky. * WHEN...The Flood Advisory is in effect until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 910 PM EDT, weather radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms had occurred. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. More than an inch of rain has likely fallen in some locations in an hour's time. Some locations that may experience flooding include... London, Mcwhorter, Langnau, Greenmount, Atlanta, Maplesville, Crawford, Deer Lick, Moores Creek, Portersburg, Benge, Royrader, Peoples, Green Hill, Victory, Fogertown, Pittsburg, Datha, Cornelius and East Bernstadt.
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Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 9:14PM EDT until August 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
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Source and limitations
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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