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River Flood Warning 27, NWS Jackson, KY

July 31, 2021Estill County, Powell County, Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Jul 31, 2021, 6:58 AM EDT for Estill County, Powell County, Kentucky. It took effect at Jul 31, 2021, 9:48 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 31, 2021, 6:58 AM EDT (10:58 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 31, 2021, 9:48 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 1, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Estill County, KY, Powell County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Red River at Clay City (CYCK2). The gauge peaked at 18.34 ft at Jul 31, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT.

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Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
17 ft
Moderate stage
19 ft
Major stage
23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03283500, 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.

877 
WGUS43 KJKL 311058
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
658 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...

  Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.

For the Red River...including Clay City...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 9 pm EDT.

&&


KYC065-197-312300-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0027.210731T1348Z-210801T0220Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.210731T1348Z.210731T1800Z.210731T2020Z.NO/
658 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until late this evening.
* At 6:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 17.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall 
  below flood stage later this evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Maple street near 
  the Red River Ranch as well as Pompeii Road off of Highway 15 are 
  impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 
  feet on 03/31/1940.


&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3780 8374 3780 8397

$$

GREIF
3 follow-up statements
129 
WGUS83 KJKL 311437
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1037 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.

For the Red River...including Clay City...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 8 PM EDT tonight.

&&


KYC065-197-010245-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210801T0654Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.210731T1140Z.210731T1800Z.210801T0054Z.NO/
1037 AM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Maple street near 
  the Red River Ranch as well as Pompeii Road off of Highway 15 are 
  impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 
  feet on 03/13/1963.


&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3780 8374 3780 8397

$$

CMF
885 
WGUS83 KJKL 311723
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
123 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.

For the Red River...including Clay City...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 8 PM EDT this evening.

&&


KYC065-197-010530-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210801T0700Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.210731T1140Z.210731T1615Z.210801T0149Z.NO/
123 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until late tonight.
* At 12:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 12:15 PM EDT Saturday was 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting, and will then fall below flood 
  stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet by 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Several roads are 
  impassable in and around Clay City. Some homes are flooded in low 
  lying areas.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3 
  feet on 05/01/2005.


&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3780 8374 3780 8397

$$

JMW
071 
WGUS83 KJKL 010205
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1005 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by 4 AM Sunday.

&&


KYC065-197-010800-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210801T0800Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.210731T1140Z.210731T1830Z.210801T0249Z.NO/
1005 PM EDT Sat Jul 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  Sunday morning and continue falling to 3.4 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. Maple street near 
  the Red River Ranch as well as Pompeii Road off of Highway 15 are 
  impassable.


&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3780 8374 3780 8397

$$

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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.