Flood Advisory — Lee 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 12 at 10:35AM EDT until August 12 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Estill. In south central Kentucky, Laurel and Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Clay, Jackson, Lee and Owsley. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1035 AM 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Vernon, McKee, Boone, Collingsworth, Loam, Eglon, Sandgap, Dango, Hurley, Waneta, Shop Branch, Clover Bottom, Goochland, Middlefork, Ardery, Kerby Knob, Robinet, Threelinks, Cooksburg and
Effective August 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM 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 Lee 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 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Estill County.