Flood Advisory — Lewis 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 12:48PM EDT until August 5 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, 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 possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Concord, Charters, Herron Hill, Carrs, Glen Springs, Ribolt, Stricklett and Kinniconick.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM 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. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lewis 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lewis County?
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