Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jackson KY
820 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

KYC147-235-180115-
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McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
820 PM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall continue.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Kentucky, including the
  following counties, McCreary and Whitley.

* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Whitley City, Honeybee, Cumberland Falls S.P., Beulah
    Heights, Wiborg, Marshes Siding, Stearns, Youngs Creek, Pine
    Knot, Bark Camp, Deering, Grove, Blue Heron, Rye, Barton and
    Corbin.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3668 8461 3687 8443 3689 8433 3693 8428
      3696 8426 3694 8424 3695 8423 3696 8422
      3695 8421 3694 8418 3694 8416 3696 8415
      3696 8414 3697 8413 3695 8410 3693 8409
      3688 8418 3682 8431 3664 8441


$$

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