Flood Advisory — Powell 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 17 at 2:08AM EDT until August 17 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
The Flood Advisory will expire at 215 AM EDT early this morning for a portion of east central Kentucky, including the following area, Powell. Flood waters are likely receding. Flooding is no longer expected to pose an imminent threat. Please continue to heed any lingering road closures.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Powell 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 hour ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Powell County?
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