Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:25PM EDT until September 23
Affecting Harlan, KY
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
Harlan, KY
Likely impact in Harlan, KY; effects through 12:00 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 625 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Sukey Ridge and Baxter. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... Harlan, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Rosspoint, Golden Ash, Kitts, Clovertown, Harlan Gas, Baxter, Putney, Sunshine, Bledsoe, Big Laurel, White Star, Pine Mountain, Tremont, Nolansburg, Arthur, Kentenia and Totz. This includes the following streams and drainages... Laurel Branch, Big Branch, Ages Creek, Oldhouse Branch, Line Fork, Straight Creek, Laurel Fork, Bailey Creek, Greasy Creek, Jesses Creek, Rockhouse Creek, Jakes Creek, Clover Fork, Catron Creek, Clover Fork Cumberland River, Cumberland River, Poor Fork Cumberland River, Big Run, Little Laurel Creek, Salt Trace Branch, Terry Fork, Wallins Creek, Reuben Branch, Stony Fork, Fourmile Branch, Middle Fork Kentucky River, Gabes Creek, Foresters Creek, Beech Fork, Martins Fork Cumberland River, Lovely Branch and Right Fork Bill Branch.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™