Flood Warning Issued Through 7AM Monday, March 1

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published February 28, 2021 at 10:33 PM EST

The National Weather Service in Jackson (KY) has extended a Flood Warning until 7:00AM (EST) on Monday, March 1, 2021.

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the following Kentucky counties:

Bath

Elliott

Estill

Fleming

Menifee

Montgomery

Morgan

Powell

Rowan

Wolfe

At approximately 10:05PM (EST) on Sunday, February 28, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms as they continue to be a threat for additional flooding. Ongoing flooding is ongoing over parts of the warned areas.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Take necessary action to protect yourself and others.

(provided by the National Weather Service)

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Paul Hitchcock

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."

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