Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 1, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Jan 26, 2021, 3:07 AM EST for Estill County, Kentucky. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 10:21 AM EST. It was in force for 27 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 26, 2021, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2021, 10:21 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2021, 12:52 PM EST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Estill County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Kentucky River near Ravenna (RAVK2). The gauge peaked at 21.59 ft at Jan 27, 2021, 2:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 31 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03282120, 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.
409 WGUS43 KJKL 260807 FLWJKL BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Jackson KY 307 AM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. For the Kentucky River...including Whitesburg, Hazard, Jackson, Oneida, Booneville, Heidelberg, Ravenna...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 3 pm. && KYC065-262015- /O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0001.210126T1521Z-210128T0414Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.210126T1521Z.210127T0600Z.210127T2213Z.NO/ 307 AM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flood Warning for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * From this morning to Wednesday evening. * At 2:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 22.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. * Impact...At 21.5 feet, Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ GEOGERIAN
5 follow-up statements
468 WGUS83 KJKL 261518 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 1018 AM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 7 p.m. this evening. && KYC065-270330- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0001.210126T1722Z-210128T0000Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.210126T1722Z.210127T0600Z.210127T1800Z.NO/ 1018 AM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 9:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 22.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 21.5 feet, Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 02/07/2010. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ RAY
984 WGUS83 KJKL 262212 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 512 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. For the Kentucky River...including Whitesburg, Hazard, Jackson, Oneida, Booneville, Heidelberg, Ravenna...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued 10 am Wednesday. && KYC065-271500- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T0330Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.210126T2048Z.210127T0600Z.210127T2130Z.NO/ 512 PM EST Tue Jan 26 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until Wednesday evening. * At 4:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. * Impact...At 21.5 feet, Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 02/07/2010. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ KAS
586 WGUS83 KJKL 270659 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 159 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 1 PM. && KYC065-271900- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T2347Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.210126T2048Z.210127T0615Z.210127T1747Z.NO/ 159 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until this evening. * At 1:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact...At 21.5 feet, Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ GEOGERIAN
119 WGUS83 KJKL 270738 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 238 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 1 PM. && KYC065-271945- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T2347Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.210126T2048Z.210127T0615Z.210127T1747Z.NO/ 238 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until this evening. * At 2:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM EST Wednesday was 21.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 13.3 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 21.5 feet, Sang Branch Road is under water at Red Lick Creek. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ GEOGERIAN
728 WGUS83 KJKL 271752 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 1252 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. KYC065-271900- /O.CAN.KJKL.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210127T1752Z/ /RAVK2.1.ER.700119T1541Z.700119T1542Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1252 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Kentucky River near Ravenna has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * At 12:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.8 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.4 feet around dawn on Thursday. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ JP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 7:09 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt, Lee, Owsley | 36 min |
| Jan 25, 8:56 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Jan 25, 9:05 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Owsley, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 7 hr |
| Jan 25, 9:22 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knott | 23 min |
| Jan 25, 9:24 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Clay, Laurel | 36 min |
| Jan 25, 9:45 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Pike | 30 min |
| Jan 25, 9:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Lee | 27 min |
| Jan 25, 9:51 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary | 24 min |
| Jan 25, 9:58 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 47 min |
| Jan 25, 10:43 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Whitley | 32 min |
| Jan 25, 10:47 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Bell, Knox, McCreary, Whitley | 43 min |
| Jan 25, 11:05 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Knox, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley | 5 hr |
| Jan 25, 11:11 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Jackson and 14 more | 7 hr |
| Jan 25, 11:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Bell, Harlan | 27 min |
| Jan 26, 2:56 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Estill, Powell | 47 hr |
| Jan 26, 3:04 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Lee | 49 hr |
| Jan 26, 6:15 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Owsley | 18 hr |
| Jan 26, 9:45 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Magoffin | 14 hr |
| Jan 26, 4:13 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | JKL | Bath, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Elliott, Estill and 27 more | 37 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.