Active AlertsLeslie

Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 9:06 PM Aug. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Estill, Menifee, Powell, Johnson, Martin, Rockcastle, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Jackson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.
When: The Flood Watch is in effect until 6 AM EDT Monday.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.
Additional Details: - An area of thunderstorms will move slowly south through the region tonight. Where thunderstorms are most persistent, flash flooding could result.

Recommended Action

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

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