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Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:47PM EDT until September 23
Affecting Bell, KY; Harlan, KY
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
Bell, KY; Harlan, KY
Likely impact across 2 counties in KY; effects through 12:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Bell County in southeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 830 PM EDT. * At 647 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Ages, Cubage Hill, and Brownies Creek. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is possible across the warned area later this evening. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... Harlan, Evarts, Liggett, Hensley Store, Mary Alice, Martins Fork, Peepace Store, Teetersville, Elcomb, Pathfork, Grays Knob, Tway, Chevrolet, Martins Fork Lake, Lenarve, Three Point, Smith, Black Snake, Bobs Creek and Coxton.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™