Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Jackson County, KY
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NWS Jackson KY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Jackson County until 12:30 AM EDT August 7 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Jackson County, Kentucky
- Issued
- August 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Jackson KY. Effective from August 6 at 9:34 PM EDT until August 7 at 12:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky. Specific locations include Zekes Point, Tyner, Herd, Mildred, Privett, Mummie, Egypt, Maulden, Welchburg, Gray Hawk, Settle Store, Olin, Atkinstown, Nathanton, Elian and Annville.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective August 6 at 9:34 PM EDT. Expires and ends August 7 at 12:30 AM EDT.
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