Flood Advisory — Perry 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 8:47PM EDT until August 6 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Letcher and Perry. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 847 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... Letcher, Blackey, Hallie, Banks, Ulvah, Bluefield, Red Star, Cornettsville, Daisy, Lilley Cornett Woods, Arminta, Elko, Slemp, Delphia, Gander, Carcassonne and Indian Bottom.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM 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 Perry 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 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Perry County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Letcher County.