The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY has issued a Flood Warning until 6:15 PM (EST) for...
Northwestern Powell County in east central Kentucky...
Montgomery County in east central Kentucky...
Bath County in east central Kentucky...
Northwestern Menifee County in east central Kentucky...
Fleming County in east central Kentucky...
Rowan County in east central Kentucky...
Northwestern Elliott County in east central Kentucky...
At 442 PM EST, heaviest rain had ended. However, with more rain showers moving in from the west, and high amounts of runnoff still ongoing, the areal flood warning has been extended into early this evening.
Some locations that will experience flooding include
Mount Sterling, Morehead, Flemingsburg, Owingsville, Marshall,Jeffersonville, Camargo, Clay City, Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Fairview and Pecks Ridge.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
