Weather Alert in Kentucky
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 1:39PM EDT until May 30 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
AREAS AFFECTED: Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Greenup, KY; Lawrence, OH
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter and Greenup and southeast Ohio, including the following county, Lawrence. * WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms which passed through the warned area earlier. While rain has ended, between 1 and 2.3 inches of rain have fallen. Area streams and creeks are running high with reports of localized flooding. In addition, Tygarts Creek above Olive Hill has reached minor flood stage at 11.07 feet and rising. This will flood Agricultural fields adjacent to the creek and begin to flood soccer fields across from the gauge location. Bond Hollow and Biggs Bridge Road will also see flooding. Expect continued and rapid rises downstream on the creek the next few hours. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ashland, Ironton, Grayson, Coal Grove, Olive Hill, Cannonsburg, Grayson Lake State Park, Carter Caves State Park, Lake Vesuvius, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Greenup, Oldtown, Greenbo Lake, Coalton, Denton, Naples, Rush, Princess and Gesling. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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