Big Spring, KY Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Watch
Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; Boone; McDowell; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 9:40PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following county, Lawrence, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Boone, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Raleigh, Southeast Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming. The Flood Watch will expire at 10 PM EDT this evening. Please continue to heed any ongoing Flood Warnings.
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September 23rd, 2026 09:40:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:40:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Clay, KY
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:39PM EDT until September 23 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
The heavy rain has ended, and any previous flood waters have likely receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose an imminent threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for portions of northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
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September 23rd, 2026 09:39:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:39:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:49:00 pm EDT
Flood Advisory
Clay, KY; Leslie, KY
Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 9:39PM EDT until September 23 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 939 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Minor flooding impacts will continue, but no additional heavy rainfall is imminent. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warbranch, Queendale, Roark, Skidmore, Gardner, Mozelle and Ashers Fork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 23rd, 2026 09:39:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:39:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Martin, KY
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:31PM EDT until September 23 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... * Until 1030 PM EDT. * At 931 PM EDT, the public reported flash flooding in Pilgrim. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public 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... Oppy and Pilgrim.
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September 23rd, 2026 09:31:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:31:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 10:30:00 pm EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Harlan, KY
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:25PM EDT until September 23 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Sunshine, Tway, Elcomb, Harlan Gas, Baxter, Clovertown, Teetersville, Kitts, Grays Knob, Golden Ash, White Star, Mary Alice, Chevrolet, Rosspoint, Coxton, Lenarve and Tremont. Portions of this area experienced heavy rainfall and flash flooding from storms earlier this afternoon. Those areas may be particularly sensitive to additional rainfall.
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September 23rd, 2026 09:25:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 09:25:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 11:15:00 pm EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Bell, KY; Harlan, KY; Leslie, KY
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:22PM EDT until September 23 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
FFWJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Bell County in southeastern Kentucky... West Central Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 1015 PM EDT. * At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Wallins Creek, Tacky Town, Stony Fork Junction, Saylor, Molus, Coldiron, Sandy Fork, Beverly, Spruce Pine, Blackmont and Field.
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Immediate
September 23rd, 2026 08:22:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 08:22:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Flood Watch
Jackson; Laurel; Whitley; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie; Letcher; Martin; Pike
Flood Watch issued September 23 at 6:35PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected through the first part of the evening. Locations that are impacted by repeated heavy downpours may receive excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 23rd, 2026 06:35:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 06:35:00 pm EDT
September 23rd, 2026 10:00:00 pm EDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
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National Outlook
Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in New Mexico and Southern High Plains - 09-23 to 09-25
Coastal Storm Hits Northeast with Rain and Winds - 09-26 to 09-30 2026
Wed Sep 23rd 2026, 4:11am PDT
