Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 11:04PM EDT until May 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 8:04pm
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River at Heidelberg affecting Lee County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kentucky...
Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kentucky River at Heidelberg.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low lying areas flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river has crested and is forecast to recede
through at least Monday. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage by Sunday evening.
- 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 afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Lee, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY