At 440 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Sukey Ridge and Baxter. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall is ongoing across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD,Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE,Public 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, Harlan, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Rosspoint, Golden Ash, Kitts, Clovertown, Baxter, Harlan Gas, Bledsoe, Napier, Putney, Sunshine, Big Laurel, White Star, Pine Mountain, Tremont, Nolansburg, Arthur and Kentenia.
This includes the following streams and drainages, Lewis Creek, Lovely Branch, Laurel Fork, Cumberland River, Jakes Creek, Poor Fork Cumberland River, Rockhouse Creek, Beech Fork, Line Fork, Greasy Creek, Terry Fork, Little Laurel Creek, Stony Fork, Ben Howard Branch, Clover Fork, Lynn Fork, Foresters Creek, Reuben Branch, Oldhouse Branch, Ages Creek, Right Fork Bill Branch, Wallins Creek, Big Run, James York Branch, Elk Creek, Salt Trace Branch, Bailey Creek, Gabes Creek, Martins Fork Cumberland River, Catron Creek, Jesses Creek, Middle Fork Kentucky River, Straight Creek, Clover Fork Cumberland River, Big Branch, Laurel Branch, Fourmile Branch and Stoney Fork.
At 440 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Sukey Ridge and Baxter. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional light rainfall is ongoing across the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public 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... Harlan, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Rosspoint, Golden Ash, Kitts, Clovertown, Baxter, Harlan Gas, Bledsoe, Napier, Putney, Sunshine, Big Laurel, White Star, Pine Mountain, Tremont, Nolansburg, Arthur and Kentenia. This includes the following streams and drainages... Lewis Creek, Lovely Branch, Laurel Fork, Cumberland River, Jakes Creek, Poor Fork Cumberland River, Rockhouse Creek, Beech Fork, Line Fork, Greasy Creek, Terry Fork, Little Laurel Creek, Stony Fork, Ben Howard Branch, Clover Fork, Lynn Fork, Foresters Creek, Reuben Branch, Oldhouse Branch, Ages Creek, Right Fork Bill Branch, Wallins Creek, Big Run, James York Branch, Elk Creek, Salt Trace Branch, Bailey Creek, Gabes Creek, Martins Fork Cumberland River, Catron Creek, Jesses Creek, Middle Fork Kentucky River, Straight Creek, Clover Fork Cumberland River, Big Branch, Laurel Branch, Fourmile Branch and Stoney Fork.
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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WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible.
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WHERE: The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Johnson, Martin, Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.
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WHEN: The Flood Watch is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening.
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IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Locations that are impacted by repeated heavy downpours may receive excessive rainfall which leads to flash flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Johnson, Martin, Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe. * WHEN...The Flood Watch is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Locations that are impacted by repeated heavy downpours may receive excessive rainfall which leads to flash flooding.
Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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