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Flash Flood Warning — Wayne County, Kentucky

Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.

Current Status

🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 8:51PM EDT until August 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Pulaski County in south central Kentucky... North Central Wayne County in south central Kentucky... * Until midnight EDT tonight. * At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Naomi.

Effective August 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Flash Flood Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Jackson KY

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Expires

August 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

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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.

Also In Effect For

This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:

Other Active Alerts in Kentucky

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Flash Flood Warning

Jackson County

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Flash Flood Warning

Pulaski County

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Flood Advisory

Wayne County

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Flood Advisory

Laurel County

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Flood Advisory

Pulaski County

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Flash Flood Warning

Harlan County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Wayne County, Kentucky?

Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.

Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?

Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.

How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Wayne County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Wayne County, Kentucky as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.

What other areas does this alert cover?

This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Pulaski County.

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