Flash Flood Warning 59, NWS Jackson, KY

Issued

Aug 14, 2021, 9:13 PM EDT (01:13 UTC)

Expired

Aug 14, 2021, 11:15 PM EDT

In force

2 hr

Issued by

NWS Jackson, KY

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

County McCreary County, KY

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682 
WGUS53 KJKL 150113
FFWJKL
KYC147-150315-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FF.W.0059.210815T0113Z-210815T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
913 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central McCreary County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
  Whitley City, Beulah Heights, Marshes Siding, Wiborg and Parkers 
  Lake.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Cogur Fork, Barren Fork, Spruce Creek, Cumberland River, Freeman 
  Fork, Hens Nest Creek, Big Creek, Indian Creek, Laurel Fork, Big 
  South Fork Cumberland River, Laurel Creek, Railroad Fork, Marsh 
  Creek, Kilburn Fork, Bridge Fork, Eagle Creek and Beaver Creek.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3685 8448 3683 8436 3672 8436 3673 8451

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CMF

444 
WGUS73 KJKL 150242
FFSJKL

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1042 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

KYC147-150315-
/O.CON.KJKL.FF.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210815T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McCreary KY-
1042 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR CENTRAL MCCREARY COUNTY...

At 1042 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. 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...
  Whitley City, Beulah Heights, Marshes Siding, Wiborg and Parkers 
  Lake.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Cogur Fork, Barren Fork, Spruce Creek, Cumberland River, Freeman 
  Fork, Hens Nest Creek, Big Creek, Indian Creek, Laurel Fork, Big 
  South Fork Cumberland River, Laurel Creek, Railroad Fork, Marsh 
  Creek, Kilburn Fork, Bridge Fork, Eagle Creek and Beaver Creek.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3685 8448 3683 8436 3672 8436 3673 8451

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CMF

958 
WGUS73 KJKL 150305
FFSJKL

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1105 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

KYC147-150315-
/O.EXP.KJKL.FF.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210815T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McCreary KY-
1105 PM EDT Sat Aug 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1115 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR 
CENTRAL MCCREARY COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3685 8448 3683 8436 3672 8436 3673 8451

$$

CMF

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