Flood Advisory — Clay County, Kentucky
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 7:09PM EDT until August 5 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Clay and Knox. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Salt Gum, Mills, Scalf, Ice Cliff, Brightshade, Walker, Ashers Fork, Lipps and Dewitt.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Clay County, Kentucky?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Clay County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Knox County.