Alertes en vigueurHarlan

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of southeast Kentucky, including the following county, Harlan.
When: Until 530 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 421 AM EDT, Minor flooding is ongoing in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Harlan, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek, Kildav, Verda, Bailey Creek, Darkmont, Ages, Kenvir, Short Town, Putney, Coxton, Black Mountain, Colts, Shields and Nolansburg.

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. 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.