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Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 1:25AM EDT until September 22

Affecting Harlan, KY

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 6:45 AM

Harlan, KY

Likely impact in Harlan, KY; effects through 6:45 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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At 125 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Kildav, Bailey Creek, Verda, Darkmont,
Putney, Ages, Short Town, Kenvir, Coxton, Colts, Black Mountain,
Nolansburg, Shields, Rosspoint, Golden Ash, Chevrolet and Lenarve.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 1:25AM EDT until September 22

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