Flash Flood Warning — Floyd County, Kentucky
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 11:11PM EDT until August 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky... Northern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 1111 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Mousie, Soft Shell, Wayland, and Garret. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Estill, Wayland, Bolyn, Yellow Mountain, Soft Shell, Handshoe, Mousie, Vest, Larkslane, Elmrock, Betty, Porter Junction, Garret, Glo, Raven, Demo, Buck and Minnie.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
6 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. 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 Flash Flood Warning mean for Floyd County, Kentucky?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (6 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
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