Flood Watch

Locations Affected

McRoberts, KY ∙ London Corbin Airport, KY ∙ Sidney, KY ∙ Hima, KY ∙ Calvin, KY ∙ Sharpsburg, KY ∙ Haldeman, KY ∙ Auxier, KY ∙ Essie, KY ∙ Putney, KY

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Jackson KY 1114 PM EDT Mon May 19 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Elliott, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms containing torrential downpours are expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is anticipated across the watch area. However, localized amounts of 2 to 3 inches or more are possible in locations repeatedly impacted by the heaviest rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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