Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 7:08PM EDT until May 18 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 4:08pm
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville affecting Owsley County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 800 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Lee, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY