Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Dec 30, 2019, 4:46 AM EST for Lee County, Kentucky. It took effect at Dec 30, 2019, 12:25 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 30, 2019, 4:46 AM EST (09:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 30, 2019, 12:25 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 31, 2019, 4:17 AM EST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Lee County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Kentucky River at Heidelberg (HLDK2). The gauge peaked at 20.26 ft at Dec 30, 2019, 9:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 30 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03282000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS43 KJKL 300946
FLWJKL
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson Ky
446 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
...The National Weather Service in Jackson Kentucky has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg
The Kentucky River near Ravenna
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.
Continue to monitor NOAA weather radio or your favorite local media
outlet for additional information. If you are in areas affected by
this forecast take necessary precautions.
The next update will be issued by 11 am.
&&
KYC189-302145-
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/BOOK2.1.ER.191230T1508Z.191231T0000Z.191231T0746Z.NO/
446 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The National Weather Service in Jackson Kentucky has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* from this morning to Tuesday morning.
* at 4:00 AM Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this
morning and continue to rise to near 32.5 feet by this evening. The
river will fall below flood stage by late tonight.
* At 32.5 feet...The bridge at Upper Wolf Creek Road, Shephards Lane,
and the east end of Applegate Road at Buck Creek are impassable.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3748 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC129-302145-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0021.191230T1725Z-191231T1500Z/
/HLDK2.1.ER.191230T1725Z.191231T0600Z.191231T0900Z.NO/
446 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The National Weather Service in Jackson Kentucky has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* from this afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* at 3:45 AM Monday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...THe river will rise above flood stage by this
afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.4 feet by late tonight.
The river will fall below flood stage by early Tuesday.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying areas flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-302145-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0022.191230T1716Z-200101T0400Z/
/RAVK2.1.ER.191230T1716Z.191231T0600Z.191231T2200Z.NO/
446 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The National Weather Service in Jackson Kentucky has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* from this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* at 4:15 AM Monday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 24.3 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage by
Tuesday afternoon.
* At 24.0 feet...Portions of Red Lick Road, Millers Creek Road, Dark Hollow Road,
Noland Creek Road, and Sang Branch Road are under water.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
GEOGERIAN4 follow-up statements
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WGUS83 KJKL 301556
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson Ky
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg
The Kentucky River near Ravenna
The Red River at Clay City
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Continue to monitor NOAA weather radio or your favorite local media
outlet for additional information. If you are in areas affected by
this forecast take necessary precautions.
The next update will be issued by 5 PM today.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.
&&
KYC189-310356-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-191231T1900Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.191230T1536Z.191231T0000Z.191231T1218Z.NO/
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* at 10:00 AM Monday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just before noon
and will continue to rise to near 31.9 feet by this evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3748 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC129-310356-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0021.191230T2145Z-191231T2000Z/
/HLDK2.1.ER.191230T2145Z.191231T0600Z.191231T1342Z.NO/
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* from this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* at 9:45 AM Monday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this
afternoon and continue to rise to near 20.7 feet after midnight
tonight. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying areas flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-310356-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0022.191230T1535Z-200101T0800Z/
/RAVK2.1.ER.191230T1453Z.191231T1200Z.200101T0200Z.NO/
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* from this morning to late Tuesday night.
* at 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.5 feet by
Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by
late evening Tuesday.
* At 25.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC065-197-310356-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0019.191231T0036Z-200101T0400Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.191231T0036Z.191231T0600Z.191231T2200Z.NO/
1056 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Red River at Clay City.
* from this evening to Tuesday evening.
* at 10:15 AM Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 18.8 feet after midnight tonight. The river will
fall below flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
* At 19.0 feet...Moderate flooding begins. Several roads are
impassable in and around Clay City. Some homes are flooded in low
lying areas.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3780 8374 3780 8397
$$783
WGUS83 KJKL 302208
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson Ky
508 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg
The Kentucky River near Ravenna
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Continue to monitor NOAA weather radio or your favorite local media
outlet for additional information. If you are in areas affected by
this forecast take necessary precautions.
The next update will be issued by midnight tonight.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.
&&
KYC189-311008-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-191231T1818Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.191230T1617Z.191231T0600Z.191231T1218Z.NO/
508 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* at 4:00 PM Monday the stage was 28.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 29.5 feet
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3748 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC129-311008-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191231T1424Z/
/HLDK2.1.ER.191230T2037Z.191231T0000Z.191231T0824Z.NO/
508 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* at 4:45 PM Monday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.2 feet by late
this evening. The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying areas flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-311008-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-200101T0600Z/
/RAVK2.1.ER.191230T1453Z.191231T0600Z.200101T0000Z.NO/
508 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* at 4:15 PM Monday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* At 25.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
GREIF737
WGUS83 KJKL 310502
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson Ky
1202 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg
The Kentucky River near Ravenna
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Continue to monitor NOAA weather radio or your favorite local media
outlet for additional information. If you are in areas affected by
this forecast take necessary precautions.
The next update will be issued by 11 am.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or is imminent.
&&
KYC189-311437-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-191231T1437Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.191230T1617Z.191231T0600Z.191231T0837Z.NO/
1202 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* at 11:00 PM Monday the stage was 28.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood stage
early Tuesday.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3748 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC129-311600-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191231T1600Z/
/HLDK2.1.ER.191230T2037Z.191231T0600Z.191231T1000Z.NO/
1202 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* at 10:45 PM Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
* At 20.0 feet...Low lying areas flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-311702-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-200101T0331Z/
/RAVK2.1.ER.191230T1453Z.191231T0415Z.191231T2131Z.NO/
1202 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* at 11:15 PM Monday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall to below flood stage by
Tuesday afternoon.
* At 21.5 feet...Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
GREIF825 WGUS83 KJKL 310917 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson Ky 417 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky... The Kentucky River at Heidelberg ...A Flood Advisory remains in effect... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to monitor NOAA weather radio or your favorite local media outlet for additional information. If you are in areas affected by this forecast take necessary precautions. && KYC129-310947- /O.CAN.KJKL.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-191231T1600Z/ /HLDK2.1.ER.191230T2037Z.191231T0215Z.191231T0745Z.NO/ 417 AM EST Tue Dec 31 2019 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * at 3:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * The river crested at 20.3 feet Monday evening and fell below flood stage at around 3 am Tuesday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 16.0 feet by Wednesday morning. * At 20.0 feet...Low lying areas flood. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ GEOGERIAN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 8:59 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, McCreary, Owsley, Pulaski and 3 more | 12 hr |
| Dec 29, 10:16 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Estill, Fleming, Lee, Menifee, Montgomery and 4 more | 11 hr |
| Dec 29, 10:53 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Magoffin, Perry | 37 min |
| Dec 29, 11:05 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Magoffin, Martin and 2 more | 25 min |
| Dec 29, 11:24 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Johnson, Leslie, Magoffin and 4 more | 10 hr |
| Dec 30, 12:12 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill, Powell | 43 hr |
| Dec 30, 1:03 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 30 hr |
| Dec 30, 1:21 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, McCreary and 2 more | 9 hr |
| Dec 30, 1:27 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Leslie, Perry | 33 min |
| Dec 30, 3:18 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Lee | 34 hr |
| Dec 30, 3:22 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay | 21 hr |
| Dec 30, 3:30 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill | 46 hr |
| Dec 30, 3:39 AM EST | Wind Advisory | JKL | Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Dec 30, 4:46 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Owsley | 25 hr |
| Dec 30, 4:46 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 38 hr |
| Dec 30, 9:10 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Montgomery, Rowan | 9 hr |
| Dec 30, 5:52 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Montgomery | 6 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.