Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1206 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

KYC013-121-147-235-270715-
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Bell KY-Knox KY-McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
1206 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from showers and
  thunderstorms is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
  including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
  McCreary and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell and Knox.

* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1205 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.6 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Williamsburg, Barbourville, Dishman Springs, Swan Lake,
    Swanpond, Indian Creek, Emmanuel, Lowell, King, Clate,
    Permon, Bentley Station, Heidrick, Baileys Switch, Arkle,
    Garrich, Bryants Store, Boone Heights, Rossland and Hubbs.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 3696 8361 3695 8361 3696 8359 3694 8352
      3681 8352 3677 8383 3674 8433 3684 8433
      3692 8434


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GREIF