Flood Advisory — Knott 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 8:49PM EDT until August 6 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Knott and Perry. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vicco, Anco, Elic, Wiscoal, Sassafras and Cordia.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Knott 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Knott County?
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