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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Jackson, KY

February 28, 2021Estill County, Powell County, Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 6:46 AM EST for Estill County, Powell County, Kentucky. It took effect at Feb 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Feb 28, 2021, 6:46 AM EST (11:46 UTC)
In effect from: Feb 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EST
Expired: Mar 3, 2021, 11:20 AM EST
In force: 3 days
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 11:50 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 Red River at Clay City (CYCK2). The gauge peaked at 25.80 ft at Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM EST.

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.

013 
WGUS43 KJKL 281146
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
646 AM EST Sun Feb 28 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. 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 6 PM EST This evening.

&&


KYC065-197-010000-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0005.210228T1300Z-210302T1300Z/
/CYCK2.1.ER.210228T1818Z.210301T0000Z.210302T0620Z.NO/
646 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 6:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest near 18.9 feet this evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 
  feet on 01/24/2006.
  &&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

JP

11 follow-up statements

026 
WGUS43 KJKL 281544
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration 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.

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 5 PM.

&&


KYC065-197-010345-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T0740Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.210228T2304Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0140Z.NO/
1044 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until early Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 9:15 AM EST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening to a crest of 20.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

GEOGERIAN

586 
WGUS83 KJKL 282050
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
350 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.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Kentucky...

  Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.

  Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.

  Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley 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.

&&


KYC065-197-010900-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T0745Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.210228T2341Z.210302T0600Z.210303T0145Z.NO/
350 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 2:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  evening and continue to a crest of 20.1 feet by early Tuesday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage by late Tuesday 
  evening.
* 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

KYC065-010900-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210304T1821Z/
/RAVK2.3.ER.210228T1004Z.210302T0000Z.210304T1221Z.NO/
350 PM EST Sun Feb 28 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 2:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 24.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.5 feet 
  by Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage by Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, Major flooding occurs. Many low lying roads 
  in and around Ravenna are flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3769 8385 3763 8392 3779 8411

$$

KYC121-010900-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.210301T2317Z-210302T2120Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T2317Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1520Z.NO/
350 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 2:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  evening and continue to a crest of 27.5 feet early Tuesday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying roads flood. Manchester street 
  floods.

&&

LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
      3693 8389 3685 8374

$$

KYC235-010900-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0006.210301T0920Z-210304T1300Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T0920Z.210302T0000Z.210304T0700Z.NO/
350 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* From late tonight to Thursday morning.
* At 2:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Monday morning and continue to a crest of 25.0 feet by Monday 
  evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday 
  morning.
  &&

LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
      3681 8426 3679 8407

$$

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

$$

GEOGERIAN

682 
WGUS43 KJKL 010646
FLWJKL

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
146 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration 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.

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.

&&


KYC065-197-011900-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1200Z/
/CYCK2.3.ER.210228T2328Z.210302T0000Z.210303T0600Z.NO/
146 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 1:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Major flooding begins. Some residences are 
  inundated with many roads blocked.

* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 
  feet on 02/17/2003.
  &&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

GEOGERIAN

788 
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

$$

GEOGERIAN

316 
WGUS83 KJKL 020359
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1059 PM EST Mon Mar 1 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.

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 8 AM Tuesday. 

&&


KYC065-197-021600-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1300Z/
/CYCK2.3.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T2345Z.210303T0700Z.NR/
1059 PM 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 PM EST Monday the stage was 25.5 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 Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, many homes and businesses are flooded in 
  town.

&&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

GEOGERIAN

049 
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

$$

GEOGERIAN

824 
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

$$

GEERTSON

801 
WGUS83 KJKL 030128
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
828 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning continues 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.

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 at 9am Wednesday.

&&


KYC065-197-031300-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1251Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T2345Z.210303T0651Z.NR/
828 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight.
* 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 20.5 
  feet on 05/08/1984.
  &&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

AR

338 
WGUS83 KJKL 030615
FLSJKL

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
115 AM EST Wed Mar 3 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.

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 Wednesday.

&&


KYC065-197-031600-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210303T1741Z/
/CYCK2.2.ER.210228T2328Z.210301T2345Z.210303T1141Z.NR/
115 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Red River at Clay City.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 12:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring. 
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 12:15 AM EST Wednesday was 25.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs. Several roads are 
  impassable in and around Clay City. Some homes are flooded in low 
  lying areas.
  &&

LAT...LON 3788 8405 3788 8367 3783 8340 3775 8343
      3779 8374 3779 8397

$$

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

$$

GEERTSON

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 27, 7:30 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Pike	3 hr
Feb 27, 10:04 PM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Floyd	48 hr
Feb 27, 10:35 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Clay, Knox, Leslie, Whitley	3 hr
Feb 27, 11:00 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bell, Harlan, Knox, McCreary, Wayne, Whitley	3 hr
Feb 27, 11:51 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Letcher, Perry	3 hr
Feb 27, 11:54 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Clay, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Letcher and 6 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 12:12 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin and 2 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 12:19 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Jackson, Knott, Laurel and 7 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 12:31 AM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Perry and 1 more	2 hr
Feb 28, 3:38 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bath, Elliott, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and 1 more	5 hr
Feb 28, 4:29 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Clay, Knox, Leslie	9 hr
Feb 28, 5:30 AM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, Rowan	4 hr
Feb 28, 8:27 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Elliott, Estill, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Powell and 2 more	6 hr
Feb 28, 9:34 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Powell, Rowan	6 hr
Feb 28, 10:28 AM EST	River Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt	10 hr
Feb 28, 11:01 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Whitley	4 days
Feb 28, 11:01 AM EST	River Flood Warning	JKL	Knox	61 hr
Feb 28, 1:28 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Jackson, Johnson, Lee, Magoffin and 6 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 1:35 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Laurel and 7 more	3 hr
Feb 28, 1:46 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and 1 more	2 hr
Feb 28, 2:14 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Bath, Elliott, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and 3 more	24 hr
Feb 28, 4:01 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Bath, Elliott, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan and 1 more	20 hr
Feb 28, 4:10 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Lee and 7 more	6 hr
Feb 28, 4:16 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Knott and 8 more	6 hr
Feb 28, 4:31 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Estill, Jackson, Johnson, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee and 4 more	6 hr
Feb 28, 5:34 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Estill, Jackson, Lee, Magoffin, Morgan and 4 more	9 hr
Feb 28, 5:58 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Pike	9 hr
Feb 28, 6:21 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	JKL	Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Laurel and 7 more	2 hr
Feb 28, 6:37 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Pulaski	38 min
Feb 28, 6:46 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Leslie and 4 more	8 hr
Feb 28, 6:46 PM EST	Special Weather Statement	JKL	Clay, Jackson, Laurel	44 min
Feb 28, 6:52 PM EST	Flash Flood Warning	JKL	Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin, Owsley, Pike	8 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.