Flood Warning — Knott County, Kentucky
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 12:35AM EDT until August 14 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Floyd and Knott. * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1235 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported 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. - Some locations that will experience 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 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM ET · Expires August 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Knott County, Kentucky?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Knott County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Floyd County.