National Weather ServiceKentuckyFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 607 flood advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 467 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 633, 45% above the average of 438 for those months in 2008-2025. Estill was covered most often (573 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Kentucky get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 633 |
| 2025 | 607 |
| 2024 | 349 |
| 2023 | 304 |
| 2022 | 637 |
| 2021 | 558 |
| 2020 | 648 |
| 2019 | 604 |
| 2018 | 605 |
| 2017 | 352 |
| 2016 | 508 |
| 2015 | 604 |
| 2014 | 423 |
| 2013 | 504 |
| 2012 | 315 |
| 2011 | 478 |
| 2010 | 339 |
| 2009 | 437 |
| 2008 | 139 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Kentucky get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill | 573 | 85 | August 17, 2026 |
| Whitley | 559 | 81 | September 22, 2026 |
| Knox | 527 | 107 | September 23, 2026 |
| Laurel | 511 | 101 | September 22, 2026 |
| Clay | 491 | 108 | September 23, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 475 | 77 | September 22, 2026 |
| Lee | 472 | 79 | August 17, 2026 |
| McCreary | 426 | 53 | September 22, 2026 |
| Breathitt | 418 | 88 | August 17, 2026 |
| Pike | 411 | 85 | September 22, 2026 |
| Owsley | 411 | 79 | August 17, 2026 |
| Jackson | 410 | 90 | August 17, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Kentucky.