Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Central Elliott County, KY
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NWS Jackson KY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Elliott County until 10:45 PM EDT August 6 due to heavy rain from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Elliott County, Kentucky
- Issued
- August 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Jackson KY. The alert is effective from August 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM EDT until August 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM EDT. Severity is listed as Severe with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
East Central Elliott County in east central Kentucky, mainly rural areas.
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 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:39 PM EDT until 10:45 PM EDT on August 6, 2026.
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