Alert archive / Kentucky / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2021, 11:01 AM EST for Whitley County, Kentucky. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 11:01 AM EST (16:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2021, 6:31 AM EST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Whitley County, KY
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:00 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 Cumberland River at Williamsburg (WLBK2). The gauge peaked at 24.64 ft at Mar 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 17 ft
- Minor stage
- 21 ft
- Moderate stage
- 27.5 ft
- Major stage
- 32 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 03404000, 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.
122
WGUS43 KJKL 281601
FLWJKL
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1101 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
For the Cumberland River...including Cumberland, Baxter, Pineville,
Barbourville, Williamsburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 5 PM.
&&
KYC235-010415-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0006.210301T0920Z-210304T1300Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T0920Z.210302T0000Z.210304T0700Z.NO/
1101 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* From late tonight to Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning to a crest of 25.0 feet Monday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
* At 25.0 feet, low lying areas along George Hayes Road are flooded.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
KYC121-010415-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FL.W.0007.210301T2317Z-210302T2121Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T2317Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1520Z.NO/
1101 AM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
evening to a crest of 27.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying roads flood. Manchester street
floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
GEOGERIAN11 follow-up statements
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
$$
KYC235-010900-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0006.210301T0920Z-210304T1300Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T0920Z.210302T0000Z.210304T0700Z.NO/
350 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* From late tonight to Thursday morning.
* At 2:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Monday morning and continue to a crest of 25.0 feet by Monday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEOGERIAN974
WGUS83 KJKL 010403
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1103 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 AM Monday.
&&
KYC235-011615-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.210301T0900Z-210304T1017Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T0900Z.210302T0000Z.210304T0417Z.NO/
1103 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
* At 10:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage by
early Monday morning and continue to a crest of 25.5 feet Monday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
evening.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
KYC121-011615-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.210302T0600Z-210302T1800Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210302T0600Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1200Z.NO/
1103 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From late Monday night to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 10:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 22.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest at the flood stage of
27.0 feet by early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying roads flood. Manchester street
floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
GEOGERIAN091
WGUS83 KJKL 011318
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
818 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 2 PM Monday.
&&
KYC235-020130-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T1108Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T0000Z.210304T0508Z.NO/
818 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 7:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.4
feet on 01/26/2010.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
KYC121-020130-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0007.210302T0600Z-210302T1800Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210302T0600Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1200Z.NO/
818 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 24.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 27.0 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying roads flood. Manchester street
floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.9
feet on 09/18/2004.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
GEOGERIAN106
WGUS83 KJKL 020221
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
921 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Pineville affecting Bell County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 3 AM Tuesday.
&&
KYC013-020800-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210302T0750Z/
/PVLK2.1.ER.210301T2227Z.210302T0000Z.210302T0150Z.UU/
921 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Pineville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 1002.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 1002.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage
this evening.
* Impact...At 1002.0 feet, Low lying roads flood, including portions
of Straight Creek, Dorton Branch, and Fourmile Road.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8346 3668 8370 3679 8383 3685 8374
3679 8366 3688 8350
$$
KYC121-021430-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.210302T0221Z-210303T0054Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T1910Z.210302T0600Z.210302T1854Z.NO/
921 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* From this evening to Tuesday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.9 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
by early Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Manchester Street and Miller Road east of
US 25 E flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC235-021430-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T1607Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1800Z.210304T1007Z.NO/
921 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EST Monday the stage was 23.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
by early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by
early Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEOGERIAN512
WGUS83 KJKL 020743
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
243 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 AM.
&&
KYC121-021945-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210303T0546Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T1910Z.210302T1200Z.210302T2346Z.NO/
243 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 2:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.6 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Manchester Street and Miller Road east of
US 25 E flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC235-021945-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T1607Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1800Z.210304T1007Z.NO/
243 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 2:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 24.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by early
Thursday morning.
* At 25.0 feet, low lying areas along George Hayes Road flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEOGERIAN495
WGUS83 KJKL 021454
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
954 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued at 7 PM.
&&
KYC121-030300-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210303T0612Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T1910Z.210302T1030Z.210303T0012Z.NO/
954 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 9:30 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 30.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue falling to
below flood stage by early this evening.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Manchester Street and Miller Road east of
US 25 E flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC235-030300-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T2206Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210303T0000Z.210304T1606Z.NO/
954 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is nearing its crest but will continue to run
above flood stage through Wednesday night.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEERTSON133
WGUS83 KJKL 030139
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
839 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Barbourville affecting Knox County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued 9am Wednesday.
&&
KYC121-031045-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210303T1032Z/
/BBVK2.1.ER.210301T1910Z.210302T1030Z.210303T0432Z.NO/
839 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Barbourville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue falling to
below flood stage by late this evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Low lying roads flood. Manchester street
floods.
&&
LAT...LON 3679 8383 3681 8389 3670 8407 3679 8407
3693 8389 3685 8374
$$
KYC235-031415-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1500Z.210304T1500Z.NO/
839 PM EST Tue Mar 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Thursday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
AR838
WGUS83 KJKL 031209
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
709 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 am today.
&&
KYC235-031600-
/O.CON.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T2100Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1500Z.210304T1256Z.NO/
709 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM EST Wednesday was 24.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flooding threatens low lying roads and
structures.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
KAS265
WGUS83 KJKL 031646
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1146 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 7 PM.
&&
KYC235-040500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T1545Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1500Z.210304T0945Z.NO/
1146 AM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 11:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight but will continue to run high into Thursday night.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, flooding threatens low lying roads and
structures.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
GEERTSON646
WGUS83 KJKL 032356
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
656 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is
harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 8 AM EST on Thursday.
&&
KYC235-041630-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210304T1630Z/
/WLBK2.1.ER.210301T1207Z.210302T1500Z.210304T0945Z.NO/
656 PM EST Wed Mar 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 11:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is receding and is expected to fall below
flood stage late tonight, but will run high through Thursday
night. The river should continue falling and reach around 16.4
feet around dawn on Friday.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flooding threatens low lying roads and
structures.
&&
LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
$$
JP119
WGUS83 KJKL 041131
FLSJKL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
631 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Cumberland River at Williamsburg affecting Whitley County.
KYC235-041245-
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/WLBK2.1.ER.700119T1630Z.700119T1631Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
631 AM EST Thu Mar 4 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Cumberland River at Williamsburg has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Cumberland River at Williamsburg.
* At 6:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall.
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LAT...LON 3670 8407 3672 8437 3697 8443 3697 8429
3681 8426 3679 8407
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KASThe 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, 6:46 AM EST | River Flood Warning | JKL | Estill, Powell | 3 days |
| 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 | 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.