05/24/2026
Bell-Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Coal Run, Pineville, Inez,
Elkhorn City, Harlan, Pippa Passes, Hyden, Jenkins, South
Williamson, Whitesburg, Pikeville, Cumberland, Hazard,
Wheelwright, Hindman, and Prestonsburg
1255 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026
..THE FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The Flood Watch is for portions of northeast and southeast
Kentucky, including the following counties. Martin, Bell, Floyd,
Harlan, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry, and Pike.
* WHEN...The Flood Watch is in effect until 1 AM tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will affect most of the area, and
where they are most persistent, flash flooding could occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.