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Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:46PM EDT until September 23

Affecting Knott, KY; Letcher, KY; Perry, KY

In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 10:45 PM

Knott, KY; Letcher, KY; Perry, KY

Likely impact across 3 counties in KY; effects through 10:45 PM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky...
East Central Perry County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 346 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Letcher, Bath, Vicco, Blackey, Carcassonne, Gander, Carbon Glow,
David, Arminta, Elko, Cody, Indian Bottom, Smithsboro, Carr Creek,
Redfox, Red Star, Dirk, Jeremiah, Bluefield and Amelia.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™