Flood Advisory — Leslie 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 11 at 7:23PM EDT until August 11 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry and Pike. * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 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. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hazard, Whitesburg, Hyden, Letcher, Bath, Jenkins, Fleming- Neon, Vicco, Blackey, Carcassonne, Gander, Arminta, Elko, Red Star, Carbon Glow, David, Indian Bottom, Bluefield, Cody and Smithsboro.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
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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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Leslie 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 (just now). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Leslie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Perry County, Knott County, Letcher County.