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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:05 PM Jun. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Estill,
Johnson, Martin, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne,
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 through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through
tonight. Very heavy rainfall may occur where thunderstorms
are the most persistent, resulting in flash flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash
Flood Warnings be issued.

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