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Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS Jackson, KY
NWS Jackson, KY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 21, 2022, 12:31 AM EDT for McCreary County, Wayne County, Whitley County, Kentucky. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 21, 2022, 12:31 AM EDT (04:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2022, 5:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jackson, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties McCreary County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Whitley County, KY
The radar
The Knoxville radar (KMRX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:35 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 nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 180 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3262 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1684 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 218 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
066
WGUS53 KJKL 210431
FFWJKL
KYC147-231-235-210730-
/O.NEW.KJKL.FF.W.0021.220721T0431Z-220721T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1231 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
McCreary County in south central Kentucky...
Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
Western Whitley County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 330 AM EDT.
* At 1231 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monticello, Williamsburg, Whitley City, Ritner, Co-Operative,
Marshes Siding, Wiborg, Blue Heron, Slavens, Denney, Stearns,
Kidds Crossing, Parkers Lake, Greenwood, Beulah Heights, Delta,
Gregory, Pine Knot, Rockeybranch and Coopersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3695 8495 3694 8465 3688 8461 3689 8458
3688 8459 3687 8458 3693 8445 3691 8414
3659 8409 3662 8499 3663 8500 3668 8500
3670 8502 3675 8500 3681 8503 3683 8506
3686 8506 3692 8496
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
VORST5 follow-up statements
607
WGUS73 KJKL 210605
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
205 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
KYC147-231-235-210730-
/O.CON.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McCreary KY-Wayne KY-Whitley KY-
205 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR MCCREARY, SOUTHERN WAYNE AND SOUTHWESTERN WHITLEY
COUNTIES...
At 205 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monticello, Williamsburg, Whitley City, Co-Operative, Blue Heron,
Slavens, Ritner, Stearns, Marshes Siding, Kidds Crossing, Griffin,
Pine Knot, Rockeybranch, Great Meadows Campsites, Coopersville,
Strunk, Parmleysville, Barrier, Burfield and Oil Valley.
Additional rainfall of half an inch is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3662 8499 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502
3675 8500 3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506
3679 8458 3677 8414 3659 8409
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
VORST989
WGUS73 KJKL 210655
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
255 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
KYC147-235-210705-
/O.CAN.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
255 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR MCCREARY AND SOUTHWESTERN
WHITLEY COUNTIES...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502 3675 8500
3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506 3679 8462
3679 8463 3677 8463 3676 8467 3674 8467
3661 8477 3662 8499
$$
KYC231-210730-
/O.CON.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wayne KY-
255 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 255 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monticello, Cooper, Slickford, Burfield, Oil Valley, Mount Pisgah,
Hidalgo, Barrier, Susie, Powersburg, Parmleysville, Coopersville,
Rockeybranch, Zula, Griffin, Sunnybrook, Cabell, Kidds Crossing
and Ritner.
An additional half of an inch is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502 3675 8500
3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506 3679 8462
3679 8463 3677 8463 3676 8467 3674 8467
3661 8477 3662 8499
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
VORST586
WGUS53 KJKL 210707
FFWJKL
KYC231-210930-
/O.EXT.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0930Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson KY
307 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 530 AM EDT.
* At 307 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated ongoing thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain have fallen since 12 AM. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area
through 4 am. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monticello, Cooper, Slickford, Burfield, Oil Valley, Mount Pisgah,
Hidalgo, Barrier, Susie, Powersburg, Parmleysville, Coopersville,
Rockeybranch, Zula, Griffin, Sunnybrook, Cabell, Kidds Crossing
and Ritner.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502 3675 8500
3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506 3679 8462
3679 8463 3677 8463 3676 8467 3674 8467
3661 8477 3662 8499
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GEOGERIAN220
WGUS73 KJKL 210753
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
353 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
KYC231-210930-
/O.CON.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0930Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wayne KY-
353 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY...
At 353 AM EDT, Doppler radar and precipitation gauges indicated that
between 3 and 4 inches of rain had fallen since midnight. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The heaviest
rainfall has ended; however, excessive runoff will continue through
5 am.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monticello, Cooper, Slickford, Burfield, Oil Valley, Mount Pisgah,
Hidalgo, Barrier, Susie, Powersburg, Parmleysville, Coopersville,
Rockeybranch, Zula, Griffin, Sunnybrook, Cabell, Kidds Crossing
and Ritner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502 3675 8500
3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506 3679 8462
3679 8463 3677 8463 3676 8467 3674 8467
3661 8477 3662 8499
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GEOGERIAN887
WGUS73 KJKL 210923
FFSJKL
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
523 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
KYC231-210933-
/O.EXP.KJKL.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220721T0930Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wayne KY-
523 AM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 530 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING
FOR SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended and high water is receding. Please continue
to heed any remaining road closures.
LAT...LON 3663 8500 3668 8500 3670 8502 3675 8500
3681 8503 3683 8506 3685 8506 3679 8462
3679 8463 3677 8463 3676 8467 3674 8467
3661 8477 3662 8499
$$
GEOGERIANThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 11:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Wayne | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 11:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Rockcastle | 26 min |
| Jul 20, 11:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle | 25 min |
| Jul 20, 11:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Pulaski, Wayne | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 11:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Jackson, Rockcastle | 33 min |
| Jul 21, 12:05 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Whitley | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 12:11 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Owsley, Rockcastle | 49 min |
| Jul 21, 12:19 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Breathitt | 41 min |
| Jul 21, 12:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Lee | 34 min |
| Jul 21, 12:40 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JKL | Bell, Harlan, Knox, Whitley | 2 hr |
| Jul 21, 12:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Clay, Lee, Owsley, Perry | 27 min |
| Jul 21, 12:49 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JKL | Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Magoffin | 41 min |
| Jul 21, 1:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Floyd, Pike | 36 min |
| Jul 21, 1:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Knott | 23 min |
| Jul 21, 1:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Letcher, Pike | 36 min |
| Jul 21, 2:57 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | Wayne | 33 min |
| Jul 21, 3:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JKL | McCreary | 46 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.