Flood Advisory — Owsley 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 8:04AM EDT until August 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in south central Kentucky, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Clay, Jackson, Knox and Owsley. * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 804 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Somerset, London, Manchester, Science Hill, Burnside, Bernstadt, Bunch, Wood Creek Lake, Hare, Carmichael, Pittsburg, East Bernstadt, Billows, Hightop, Hazel Patch, Sublimity City, Luner, Camp Wildcat, London-Corbin
Effective August 12, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Owsley 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 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Owsley County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Whitley County, Jackson County, Laurel County, Knox County, Clay County, Rockcastle County, Pulaski County, Wayne County.