Thousandsticks Volunteer Fire Dept.

08/14/2026

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 12:45 AM 8/14/26 for Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry, and Pike counties in KY. Life threatening flash flooding is already occurring with 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain near McRoberts and up to 0.5 inches more possible. Creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses may flood. Turn around, don’t drown, and avoid flooded roads, especially at night.

Interactive Map with Radar: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_aa35d23c1417c60baea6d604b98281141ab0dd8e_001_1_what_s_on_jim_s_radar_.html

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

HEADS UP!

The Weather Radio transmitter in Hazard (KIH40) is currently down. The repair process is ongoing, although time of restoration is currently unknown. See the map below for additional transmitter locations.

This means no alerts will be pushed to the Hazard, KY listening area until resolved. Have alternate ways to receive warnings!

Per US National Weather Service Jackson Kentucky

08/11/2026

Continued Event - Flood Watch. Flash flooding from excessive rainfall remains possible across portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. Heavy downpours and training storms may cause flooding through Wednesday morning. Avoid low-lying areas and never drive through flooded roads.

08/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT for Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, and Perry areas in Kentucky. Radar shows a line of storms moving south at 40 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Hail and wind damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees possible. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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08/11/2026

08/11/2026

"***This is urgent***

We are having issues with our warnings getting out to everyone. If you are in Hazard, Jackson, Pikeville, and Whitesburg.

PLEASE SEEK SHELTER NOW. This is a dangerous line of storms!

EDIT:

Our neighboring office has taken over issuing warnings. Please continue to stay posted on warnings!"

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

⚠ OUTAGE: The National Weather Service said technical issues are affecting its Jackson office, potentially preventing some life-saving weather warnings from reaching the public as severe storms move across eastern Kentucky.