Flood Advisory for Estill, KY; Jackson, KY; Lee, KY +1 more
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Where: Portions of east central and...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson, Lee and Owsley.
WHEN
Until 1100 PM EDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 754 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will likely result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Beattyville, Cressmont, Heidelberg, Caryton, Yellow Rock, Banford, Ida May, Willow Shoals, Delvinta, Belle Point, Earnestville, Wild Dog, White Ash, Pebworth, Corgleton, Proctor, Arvel, Old Orchard, Mount Olive and Lower Buffalo.
Instructions
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.