Weather Alert in Kentucky
Flood Advisory issued February 20 at 3:34PM EST until February 22 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
AREAS AFFECTED: Estill, KY
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Kentucky... Kentucky River near Ravenna affecting Estill County. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by excessive rainfall are expected. * WHERE...Kentucky River near Ravenna. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:20 PM EST Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet early Saturday morning. The river will continue to run high through late Saturday night. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 600 AM EST.
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