Flash Flood Warning until 08:30PM 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Boyd County in northeastern Kentucky... East Central Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Flatwoods and Ashland. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring in Flatwoods and Ashland. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Ashland, Ironton, Coal Grove, Lake Vesuvius, Flatwoods, Russell, Raceland, Worthington, Wurtland, Bellefonte, Westwood, Hanging Rock, Pedro and Summit.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOYD, KY ... GREENUP, KY ... LAWRENCE, OH
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Address/Location
Greenup County E-911
301 Main St
Greenup, KY 41144
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 606-473-1411
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GCE911 followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning
