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Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:11AM EDT until September 23 at

Affecting Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 12:00 AM.

Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.

* WHERE...The Flood Watch includes the Kentucky counties of Johnson,
Martin,  Laurel, Whitley, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan,
Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley,
Perry, Pike, and Wolfe.

* WHEN...The Flood Watch is in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low lying and flood prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected
this afternoon and evening. Locations that are impacted by
repeated heavy downpours may receive excessive rainfall which
leads to flash flooding.

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Flood Watch issued September 23 at 11:11AM EDT until September 23 at

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