Flood Advisory — Rockcastle 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 5:59PM EDT until August 5 at 9:00PM 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, Rockcastle. In southeast Kentucky, Jackson. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 559 PM 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 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Vernon, Boone, Wildie, Roundstone, Renfro Valley, Muellersville, Lake Linville, Hummel, Hiatt, Conway, Orlando, Burr, Bummer, Flat Rock, Dudley Station, Snider, Maretburg, Wellhope, Disputanta and Spiro.
Effective August 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 9:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Rockcastle 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 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Rockcastle County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Jackson County.