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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 27, 2021, 1:56 PM EST for Lee County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2021, 1:56 PM EST (18:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2021, 1:17 AM EST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Lee County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:55 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 33.65 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 10:00 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.
247
WGUS43 KJKL 271856
FLWJKL
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
156 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. 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 AM EST on Saturday.
&&
KYC189-280700-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0002.210228T0000Z-210302T1200Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.210228T0245Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0512Z.NO/
156 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening or tonight and continue rising to a crest near 31.8
feet Monday morning. The river should then fall and recede below
flood stage by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying areas flood. The bridge at Upper
Wolf Creek Road, Shephards Lane, and the east end of Applegate
Road at Buck Creek are impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.8
feet on 06/17/1989.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC065-280700-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0003.210228T0500Z-210304T0300Z/
/RAVK2.2.ER.210228T1009Z.210302T0000Z.210303T2050Z.NO/
156 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* From late tonight to Wednesday evening.
* At 1:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight and continue rising to a crest near 30.7 feet Monday
evening. The river will then fall and recede below flood stage by
Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.2
feet on 02/07/2004.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-280700-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0004.210228T0600Z-210303T1630Z/
/HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0949Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0930Z.NO/
156 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* From late tonight to Wednesday morning.
* At 12:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight and continue rising to a crest near 24.0 feet Monday
evening. The river will then fall and recede to below flood stage
by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0
feet on 04/07/1936.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
JP19 follow-up statements
670
WGUS83 KJKL 280258
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
958 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
For the Kentucky River...including Whitesburg, Hazard, Jackson,
Oneida, Booneville, Heidelberg, Ravenna...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when
encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 10 AM EST on Sunday.
&&
KYC189-281500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210302T1112Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.210228T0258Z.210301T1200Z.210302T0512Z.NO/
958 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 26.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 31.8 feet Monday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.8
feet on 06/17/1989.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC065-281500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.210228T0945Z-210304T0250Z/
/RAVK2.2.ER.210228T0945Z.210302T0000Z.210303T2050Z.NO/
958 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* From late tonight to Wednesday evening.
* At 9:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 30.7 feet Monday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Major flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.2
feet on 02/07/2004.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC129-281500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.210228T0949Z-210303T1530Z/
/HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0949Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0930Z.NO/
958 PM EST Sat Feb 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* From late tonight to Wednesday morning.
* At 8:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 24.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall
below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0
feet on 04/07/1936.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
GREIF737 WGUS83 KJKL 280925 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 425 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 10 am this morning. && KYC129-281500- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0004.210228T0949Z-210303T1530Z/ /HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0930Z.NO/ 425 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 3:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 04/07/1936. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ KAS
546 WGUS83 KJKL 281538 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 1038 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 5 PM. && KYC129-010345- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T1724Z/ /HLDK2.1.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1200Z.210303T1124Z.NO/ 1038 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 21.1 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EST Sunday was 21.1 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ GEOGERIAN
111 WGUS43 KJKL 282016 FLWJKL BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Jackson KY 316 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 11 PM. && KYC129-010830- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210303T1724Z/ /HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1800Z.210303T1124Z.NO/ 316 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Wednesday afternoon. * At 2:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 21.8 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ GEOGERIAN
287
WGUS83 KJKL 010128
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
828 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
For the Kentucky River...including Whitesburg, Hazard, Jackson,
Oneida, Booneville, Heidelberg, Ravenna...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 2 AM Monday.
&&
KYC065-197-011330-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1530Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.210228T2328Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0930Z.NO/
828 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet
early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, several roads in and around Clay City are
inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5
feet on 12/31/1990.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3779 8374 3779 8397
$$
KYC129-011330-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0436Z/
/HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1200Z.210303T2236Z.NO/
828 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 7:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5 feet
Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-011330-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T1606Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T0000Z.210304T1006Z.NO/
828 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.1 feet
Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* At 35.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-011330-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0251Z/
/BOOK2.2.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T1800Z.210302T2051Z.NO/
828 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 34.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.8 feet
early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 35.0 feet, Water enters the basement of a home off of
Highway 30 on the right bank of the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8
feet on 01/11/1974.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
GEOGERIAN649
WGUS83 KJKL 010545
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1245 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida affecting Clay County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 7 AM.
&&
KYC025-011745-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.210301T0545Z-210302T2024Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210301T1800Z.210302T1424Z.NO/
1245 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* From early this morning to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 12:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 31.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-011745-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0218Z/
/HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1200Z.210303T2018Z.NO/
1245 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 11:45 PM EST Sunday the stage was 27.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-011745-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T0527Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210301T1800Z.210303T2327Z.NO/
1245 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 12:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC051-011745-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0010.210301T1800Z-210302T0000Z/
/ODAK2.1.ER.210301T1800Z.210301T1800Z.210301T1800Z.NO/
1245 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Oneida.
* From this afternoon to this evening.
* At 7:35 AM EST Sunday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Low lying areas flood, several feet of
water covering the track area behind the Oneida Baptist Institute
and water is across the road in front of Town Market.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 8363 3715 8353 3711 8365 3732 8375
$$
GEOGERIAN789
WGUS83 KJKL 011003
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
503 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 AM.
&&
KYC025-012215-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0042Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210301T1800Z.210302T1842Z.NO/
503 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 4:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 34.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, Traffic is stopped on the left side of the
bridge on KY 30 and 52.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-012215-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0848Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1200Z.210304T0248Z.NO/
503 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 3:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 30.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.2 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.9
feet on 05/08/1984.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-012215-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T1200Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210301T1800Z.210304T0600Z.NO/
503 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 4:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 33.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 AM EST Monday was 33.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.9 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* At 35.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-012215-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0606Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0006Z.NR/
503 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 4:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 40.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:00 AM EST Monday was 40.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 43.4 feet, Flooding will exceed the highest flood on
record. Town is completely cut off.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.7
feet on 06/29/1947.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
GEOGERIAN435
WGUS83 KJKL 011223
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
723 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard affecting Perry County.
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 2 PM.
&&
KYC193-020030-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0012.210301T1223Z-210302T1358Z/
/HAZK2.1.ER.210301T1030Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0758Z.NO/
723 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard.
* From early this morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 6:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 24.0 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flooding begins in some basements.
&&
LAT...LON 3747 8329 3726 8318 3719 8304 3711 8308
3719 8326 3742 8338
$$
KYC025-020030-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0629Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0029Z.NO/
723 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 35.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, homes are inundated along lower lying areas
closer to the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.8
feet on 01/08/1946.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-020030-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0940Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1800Z.210304T0340Z.NO/
723 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 6:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 31.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is nearing its crest of around 32.0 feet. The
river will fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 31.8
feet on 02/02/1951.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC189-020030-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0624Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0024Z.NR/
723 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 7:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 42.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 43.4 feet, Flooding will exceed the highest flood on
record. Town is completely cut off.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.4
feet on 01/30/1957.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
GEOGERIAN788
WGUS83 KJKL 011610
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard affecting Perry County.
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 5 PM.
&&
KYC193-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210302T1438Z/
/HAZK2.1.ER.210301T1030Z.210301T1800Z.210302T0838Z.NO/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Hazard.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 10:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 25.5 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flooding begins in some basements.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on 03/04/1997.
&&
LAT...LON 3747 8329 3726 8318 3719 8304 3711 8308
3719 8326 3742 8338
$$
KYC025-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0655Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0055Z.NO/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 37.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, homes are inundated along lower lying areas
closer to the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.8
feet on 01/08/1946.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC065-197-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1112Z/
/CYCK2.3.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T1800Z.210303T0512Z.NR/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM EST Monday was 24.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Many homes and some businesses are flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.1
feet on 05/31/2004.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3779 8374 3779 8397
$$
KYC129-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0840Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T1800Z.210304T0240Z.NO/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until late Wednesday night.
* At 9:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 32.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 32.6
feet on 02/15/1948.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T1800Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T0000Z.210304T1200Z.NR/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 36.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* At 35.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 38.4
feet on 01/31/1957.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-020415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0120Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T1800Z.210302T1920Z.NR/
1110 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 43.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 43.4 feet, Flooding will exceed the highest flood on
record. Town is completely cut off.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.4
feet on 01/30/1957.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
GEOGERIAN517 WGUS83 KJKL 020034 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 734 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 3 AM Tuesday. && KYC129-021245- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1200Z/ /HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210301T2315Z.210304T0600Z.NR/ 734 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 6:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 34.0 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is nearing its crest and will continue to run very high through Tuesday. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning. * Impact...At 34.0 feet, several feet of flood water is in portions of downtown Beattyville. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.4 feet on 03/24/1929. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ KYC065-021245- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2136Z/ /RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T0600Z.210304T1536Z.NR/ 734 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until Thursday afternoon. * At 5:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 38.1 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 38.7 feet just after midnight tonight. The river will continue to run very high through Wednesday. The river will then fall below flood stage by late Thursday morning. * At 38.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ GEOGERIAN
298
WGUS83 KJKL 020414
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1114 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 8 AM Tuesday.
&&
KYC025-021615-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0316Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210302T0300Z.210302T2116Z.NO/
1114 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 39.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting, but will continue to run very
high through Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 39.0 feet, homes are inundated along lower lying areas
closer to the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-021615-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1450Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0600Z.210304T0850Z.NR/
1114 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:45 PM EST Monday the stage was 34.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.5 feet
overnight tonight.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, several feet of flood water is in portions
of downtown Beattyville.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 34.4
feet on 03/24/1929.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC189-021615-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0752Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T2045Z.210303T0152Z.NR/
1114 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 43.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested, but will continue to run very
high through Tuesday.
* Impact...At 43.6 feet, Booneville is completely cut off with many
roads, businesses and homes flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC065-021615-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2136Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T1200Z.210304T1536Z.NR/
1114 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 38.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0 feet
Tuesday morning.
* At 38.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
GEOGERIAN049
WGUS83 KJKL 020750
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 AM.
&&
KYC025-022000-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0411Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210302T0300Z.210302T2211Z.NO/
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until this evening.
* At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 38.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall below
flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 38.0 feet, homes are inundated along lower lying areas
closer to the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC065-197-022000-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1300Z/
/CYCK2.3.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T2345Z.210303T0700Z.NR/
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 2:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested, but will continue to run very
high through this morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Many homes and some businesses are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3779 8374 3779 8397
$$
KYC129-022000-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1450Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T0850Z.NR/
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 1:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 34.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting, but will continue to run very
high through tonight.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, several feet of flood water is in portions
of downtown Beattyville.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-022000-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2136Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T1200Z.210304T1536Z.NR/
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 5:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 38.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0 feet
this morning.
* At 38.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-022000-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T0752Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T2045Z.210303T0152Z.NR/
250 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 42.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested, but will continue to run very
high through this morning.
* Impact...At 42.0 feet, Booneville is completely cut off with many
roads, businesses and homes flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
GEOGERIAN824
WGUS83 KJKL 021557
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
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.
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 PM.
&&
KYC025-030400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T0633Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210302T0300Z.210303T0033Z.NO/
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until late tonight.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 36.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast
through the afternoon.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall below
flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 37.0 feet, traffic is stopped on left side of bridge
on KY 30 and 52.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-030400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1320Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T0720Z.NR/
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 33.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding will continue into
tonight.
* Forecast...The river has crested will continue falling to below
flood stage early Thursday.
* Impact...At 34.0 feet, several feet of flood water is in portions
of downtown Beattyville.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-030400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T2015Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T1800Z.210304T1415Z.NR/
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM EST Monday the latest stage was unknown.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding will continue
through Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 39 feet
today.
* At 38.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest is near the record crest of 39.4 foot
on 02/04/1939.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-030400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T1110Z/
/BOOK2.3.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T2045Z.210303T0510Z.NR/
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 39.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and will continue into this afternoon.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below
flood stage late tonight.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
KYC065-197-030400-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1300Z/
/CYCK2.3.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T2345Z.210303T0700Z.NR/
1057 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 10:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, some residences are inundated with many
roads blocked.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3779 8374 3779 8397
$$
GEERTSON585
WGUS83 KJKL 030156
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
856 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson affecting Breathitt County.
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued 9am Wednesday.
&&
KYC025-031400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210303T1626Z/
/JKNK2.2.ER.210301T0243Z.210302T0300Z.210303T1026Z.NO/
856 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the North Fork Kentucky River at Jackson.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 32.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding will occur through late tonight, with minor
flooding forecast by early Wednesday morning.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Moderate flooding. Evacuation of homes
begins.
&&
LAT...LON 3760 8370 3770 8346 3747 8329 3742 8338
3758 8349 3753 8364
$$
KYC129-031400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1324Z/
/HLDK2.3.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T0724Z.NR/
856 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:45 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 30.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding will continue
through Wednesday afternoon.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-031400-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210305T0448Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210303T0600Z.210304T2248Z.NR/
856 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 850 pm EST Tuesday the latest stage was unknown.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding will continue
through Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
* At 38.0 feet, many roads in and around Irvine are flooded. Several
homes in the Irvine area will also be inundated.
* Flood History...This crest is near the record crest of 39.4 foot
on 02/04/1939.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
KYC189-031115-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210303T1110Z/
/BOOK2.1.ER.210228T0310Z.210301T2045Z.210303T0510Z.NR/
856 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 31.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight.
&&
LAT...LON 3757 8366 3747 8362 3734 8363 3732 8375
3745 8373 3750 8373
$$
AR246 WGUS83 KJKL 031207 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 707 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued 11 am today. && KYC129-031600- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1324Z/ /HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T0142Z.NO/ 707 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 6:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 26.4 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM EST Wednesday was 33.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 14.6 feet early Sunday afternoon. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ KYC065-031600- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210305T0448Z/ /RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210303T1800Z.210305T0620Z.NR/ 707 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until Thursday evening. * There is no current observed data. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and will continue through tonight. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Sunday evening. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.4 feet on 02/04/1939. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ KAS
328
WGUS83 KJKL 031620
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1120 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Red River at Clay City affecting Powell and Estill Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 7 PM.
&&
KYC065-197-031730-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1620Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.700119T1629Z.700119T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1120 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Red River at Clay City has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Red River at Clay City.
* At 10:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is falling but will continue to run high
through this evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
3779 8374 3779 8397
$$
KYC129-040015-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1636Z/
/HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T1036Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight
but will continue to run high into Friday.
&&
LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392
$$
KYC065-040015-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210305T0920Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210303T1800Z.210305T0320Z.NR/
1120 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Kentucky River near Ravenna.
* Until late Thursday night.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and will continue through tonight.
* The river has crested at approximately 41 feet and is now falling.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
early Friday morning but will continue to run high through Friday
night.
* Impact...At 39.4 feet, flooding exceeds the highest flood on
record.
* Flood History...This river crest has exceeded the the record high
crest of 39.4 feet set on 02/04/1939.
&&
LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411
$$
GEERTSON114 WGUS83 KJKL 031657 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 1157 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. For the Kentucky River...including Heidelberg...Moderate flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 PM. && KYC129-040000- /O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1636Z/ /HLDK2.2.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T1036Z.NO/ 1157 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Thursday morning. * At 10:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * The river has crested and will continue to fall. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight but will continue to run high into Friday. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ GEERTSON
642 WGUS83 KJKL 040012 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 712 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by 9 AM EST on Thursday. && KYC129-041530- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T1700Z/ /HLDK2.1.ER.210228T0906Z.210302T0330Z.210304T1036Z.NO/ 712 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * Until Thursday afternoon. * At 06:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is receding and is expected to fall below flood stage tonight, but will continue to run high into Friday. The river should fall to around 16.4 feet around day on Friday. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ KYC065-041530- /O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210305T1000Z/ /RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210303T1800Z.210305T0320Z.NR/ 712 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Kentucky River near Ravenna. * Until late Thursday night. * At 7:00 PM EST Wednesday the estimated stage was 35.4 feet. * Flood stage is 21.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * This river crest exceeded the record high crest of 39.4 feet set on 02/04/1939. * Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling to 18.7 feet Friday morning. The river will run high into Friday night. * Impact...At 39.4 feet, Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.6 feet on 02/09/1978. && LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411 $$ JP
311 WGUS83 KJKL 040617 FLSJKL Flood Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 117 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County. KYC129-040730- /O.CAN.KJKL.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210304T0617Z/ /HLDK2.1.ER.700119T1628Z.700119T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 117 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Kentucky River at Heidelberg. * At 12:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. * Flood stage is 20.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall. && LAT...LON 3769 8385 3757 8366 3750 8373 3763 8392 $$ KAS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2:29 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Leslie and 7 more | 6 hr |
| Feb 27, 5:28 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Clay, Knox, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Feb 27, 8:43 AM EST | River Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay | 36 hr |
| Feb 27, 8:59 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher and 4 more | 8 hr |
| Feb 27, 1:56 PM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Owsley | 3 days |
| Feb 27, 1:56 PM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill | 6 days |
| Feb 27, 6:37 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Clay, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher and 1 more | 3 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.