Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 5:57PM EDT until September 23
Affecting Clay, KY; Leslie, KY
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
Clay, KY; Leslie, KY
Likely impact across 2 counties in KY; effects through 1:00 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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At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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... Hyden, Hosea, Stinnett, Hoskinston, Essie, Wendover, Thousandsticks, Asher, Bobs Fork, Spring Creek, Creekville, Bear Branch, Marcum, Cinda, Wooton, Big Creek, Smilax, Cutshin and Frew.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™