Skip to content
Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 11:03PM EDT until September 24

Affecting Bell, KY; Harlan, KY; Leslie, KY

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 4:15 AM

Bell, KY; Harlan, KY; Leslie, KY

Likely impact across 3 counties in KY; effects through 4:15 AM.

Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
FFWJKL

The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Bell County in southeastern Kentucky...
West Central Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 1215 AM EDT.

* At 1103 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected. 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...
Wallins Creek, Saylor, Spruce Pine, Tacky Town, Coldiron and Sandy
Fork.
Free. In your language.

Get the next alert for your area before it matters.

Get alerts in your language

Tornado, flood, and hurricane warnings for your area, translated the moment they go out.

Language

See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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