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Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:38PM EDT until September 23
Affecting Knott, KY; Letcher, KY; Perry, KY
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 12:15 AM
Knott, KY; Letcher, KY; Perry, KY
Likely impact across 3 counties in KY; effects through 12:15 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 638 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported high water over KY 160 near Premium. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement 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... Letcher, Bath, Vicco, Blackey, Carbon Glow, Carcassonne, David, Gander, Redfox, Cody, Jeremiah, Indian Bottom, Dirk, Carr Creek, Elko, Amelia, Smithsboro, Arminta, Littcarr and Isom.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™