Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Greenup County, KY
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NOAA issued it on August 5, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky until 3:45 PM EDT on August 5.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Greenup County, Kentucky
- Issued
- August 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 5 at 12:45 PM EDT until August 5 at 3:45 PM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Letitia.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 12:45 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. 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 5 at 12:45 PM EDT. Expires August 5 at 3:45 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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