Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
136 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

KYC051-109-121-125-189-199-203-235-250845-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clay KY-Jackson KY-Knox KY-Laurel KY-Owsley KY-Pulaski KY-
Rockcastle KY-Whitley KY-
136 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky,
  including the following counties, in south central Kentucky,
  Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky,
  Clay, Jackson, Knox and Owsley.

* WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 136 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    London, Manchester, Deer Lick, Langnau, Maplesville,
    Crawford, Portersburg, Lesbas, Lida, Marydell, Levi Jackson
    S.P., Mcwhorter, Byron, Benge, Fariston, Cane Creek, Lake,
    London-Corbin Airport, Fogertown and Atlanta.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3736 8413 3744 8379 3734 8374 3708 8360
      3690 8375 3691 8408 3691 8424 3707 8438
      3718 8423 3730 8438


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