Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Williamson, WV ∙ Elkatawa, KY ∙ Prestonsburg, KY ∙ Shelbiana, KY ∙ Rousseau, KY ∙ Wheelwright, KY ∙ Fishtrap Lake, KY ∙ Johnetta, KY ∙ Huddy, KY ∙ Sextons Creek, KY

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Jackson KY 142 PM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Estill County in east central Kentucky... Southeastern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky... Southern Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky... Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky... Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky... Northern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Southern Lee County in southeastern Kentucky... Northeastern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky... Central Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky... Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Perry County in southeastern Kentucky... Pike County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Wolfe County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 745 PM EST Saturday. * At 142 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Mount Vernon, Jackson, Salyersville, Beattyville, McKee, Booneville, Boone, Mason, Simpson, Estill, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Martin, Pippa Passes, Forest Hills, Wayland and Allen. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && LAT...LON 3749 8445 3747 8437 3754 8435 3758 8355 3769 8351 3777 8272 3769 8257 3777 8233 3755 8213 3754 8197 3729 8232 3719 8258 3728 8267 3743 8322 3735 8340 3727 8397 3733 8416 3734 8412 3734 8450 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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