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Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:14 AM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...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, Breathitt, Clay, Jackson, Lee, Owsley and Perry. * WHEN...Until 115 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 1014 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Beattyville, McKee, Booneville, Buckhorn, Travellers Rest, Sturgeon, Green Hall, Vincent, Endee, Elian, Wild Dog, Earnestville, Delvinta, Nathanton, Island City, Banford, Blake, Mummie, Scoville and Ida May. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:06 AM Aug. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Estill, Menifee, Powell, Johnson, Martin, Rockcastle, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe. * WHEN...The Flood Watch is in effect until 6 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An area of thunderstorms will move slowly south through the region tonight. Where thunderstorms are most persistent, flash flooding could result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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