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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Jackson KY
316 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

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Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Whitley City, Middlesboro, Pikeville,
Paintsville, Inez, West Liberty, Irvine, South Williamson,
Annville, Jenkins, Wheelwright, Harlan, Campton, Mount Sterling,
Pineville, Coal Run, Flemingsburg, Pippa Passes, Williamsburg,
Owingsville, Jeffersonville, Stearns, Corbin, Stanton, Clay City,
Elkhorn City, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Salyersville, Ravenna,
Monticello, Manchester, Hazard, Whitesburg, Barbourville,
Booneville, Mount Vernon, Prestonsburg, Camargo, Hindman, Hyden,
Cumberland, Somerset, Beattyville, London, Sandy Hook, Jackson,
Burnside, Morehead, and McKee
316 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...For eastern Kentucky.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
  crossings would be the first to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain
    are expected through tonight. This may lead to instances of
    flooding across the area as well as significant rises on area
    rivers.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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RJS