Alert archive / Kentucky / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 54, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 30, 2021, 1:55 AM EDT for Leslie County, Perry County, Kentucky. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 30, 2021, 1:55 AM EDT (05:55 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 30, 2021, 5:51 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Leslie County, KY, Perry County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:59 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 nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 240 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2113 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -24 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 691 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.7
- Supercell composite
- 9.2
The text
As transmitted.
474
WGUS53 KJKL 300555
FFWJKL
KYC131-193-301000-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FF.W.0054.210730T0555Z-210730T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
155 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky...
Perry County in southeastern Kentucky...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 155 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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...
Hazard, Hyden, Vicco, Avawam, Wooton, Frew, Toulouse, Mosley Bend,
Smilax, Dryhill, Krypton, Daley, Diablock, Confluence, Cinda,
Lamont, Bulan, Wendover, Kaliopi and Chavies.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 8351 3732 8349 3734 8338 3740 8327
3744 8321 3741 8320 3740 8312 3724 8313
3724 8310 3720 8300 3701 8330 3724 8351
3725 8351 3726 8353 3727 8352 3729 8355
3733 8355
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
RAY2 follow-up statements
188
WGUS73 KJKL 300739
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
339 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
KYC131-193-301000-
/O.CON.KJKL.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210730T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Leslie KY-Perry KY-
339 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHERN LESLIE AND PERRY COUNTIES...
At 339 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain brought between 2 and 4 inches of rain to the area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hazard, Hyden, Vicco, Avawam, Wooton, Frew, Toulouse, Mosley Bend,
Smilax, Dryhill, Krypton, Daley, Diablock, Confluence, Cinda,
Lamont, Bulan, Wendover, Kaliopi and Chavies.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 8351 3732 8349 3734 8338 3740 8327
3744 8321 3741 8320 3740 8312 3724 8313
3724 8310 3720 8300 3701 8330 3724 8351
3725 8351 3726 8353 3727 8352 3729 8355
3733 8355
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GREIF878
WGUS73 KJKL 300951
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
551 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
KYC131-193-301001-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FF.W.0054.000000T0000Z-210730T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Leslie KY-Perry KY-
551 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHERN LESLIE AND PERRY
COUNTIES...
The heavy rain has ended. Flash Flooding is no longer expected to
pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3734 8351 3732 8349 3734 8338 3740 8327
3744 8321 3741 8320 3740 8312 3724 8313
3724 8310 3720 8300 3701 8330 3724 8351
3725 8351 3726 8353 3727 8352 3729 8355
3733 8355
$$
RAYThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 9:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rowan | 35 min |
| Jul 29, 10:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Rowan | 27 min |
| Jul 29, 10:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Rowan | 35 min |
| Jul 29, 10:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Elliott, Morgan, Rowan | 31 min |
| Jul 29, 10:53 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Elliott, Fleming, Rowan | 3 hr |
| Jul 29, 11:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Elliott, Johnson, Magoffin, Morgan, Wolfe | 30 min |
| Jul 29, 11:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Rowan | 37 min |
| Jul 29, 11:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Morgan, Rowan | 3 hr |
| Jul 29, 11:43 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 12:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Wolfe | 52 min |
| Jul 30, 12:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Bath, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Wolfe | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 12:25 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Menifee, Montgomery, Wolfe | 50 min |
| Jul 30, 12:36 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Knott, Magoffin, Perry | 39 min |
| Jul 30, 12:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Perry | 45 min |
| Jul 30, 12:59 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Magoffin | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 1:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Knott | 40 min |
| Jul 30, 1:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Leslie, Perry | 49 min |
| Jul 30, 1:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Leslie, Perry | 45 min |
| Jul 30, 1:33 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Montgomery, Owsley, Perry and 2 more | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 1:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Montgomery, Powell | 53 min |
| Jul 30, 2:06 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Harlan | 39 min |
| Jul 30, 2:08 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Estill, Jackson | 52 min |
| Jul 30, 2:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Clay | 52 min |
| Jul 30, 2:35 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Leslie, Owsley | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 2:41 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Laurel, Rockcastle | 49 min |
| Jul 30, 3:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Clay, Knox | 41 min |
| Jul 30, 3:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pulaski, Rockcastle | 48 min |
| Jul 30, 3:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Rockcastle | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 3:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bath, Fleming, Menifee, Morgan, Rowan | 6 hr |
| Jul 30, 3:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knox, Laurel | 43 min |
| Jul 30, 3:56 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Whitley | 64 min |
| Jul 30, 4:03 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 4:11 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Whitley | 49 min |
| Jul 30, 4:16 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JKL | McCreary, Whitley | 29 min |
| Jul 30, 4:18 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | JKL | Knox, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Whitley | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 4:21 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bath, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Wolfe | 3 hr |
| Jul 30, 4:44 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley | 61 min |
| Jul 30, 4:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 3 hr |
| Jul 30, 4:54 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell, McCreary, Whitley | 51 min |
| Jul 30, 5:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Montgomery, Owsley, Powell and 1 more | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 5:22 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary, Wayne | 38 min |
| Jul 30, 6:35 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill, Powell | 24 hr |
| Jul 30, 7:14 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Wolfe | 4 hr |
| Jul 30, 7:58 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Knox, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Whitley | 86 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.