Flood Advisory for Jackson, KY; Rockcastle, KY
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. 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 south central and southeast...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE
Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in south central Kentucky, Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson.
WHEN
Until 100 AM 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 1032 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain fell due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Vernon, Bummer, Climax, Disputanta, Johnetta, Wildie, Goochland, Hummel, Threelinks, Roundstone, Dudley Station, Rockford, Orlando, Cooksburg, Muellersville, Morrill, Conway, Snider, Renfro Valley and Clover Bottom.
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.