The National Weather Service in Jackson, Kentucky issued a Flash Flood Warning for Knott County on August 13 at 9:39 PM EDT. The warning remains in effect until 11:30 PM EDT the same evening.
Flash flood warnings are issued when flooding is imminent or already occurring. Heavy rainfall in a short period can cause water to rise rapidly in streams, creeks, and low-lying areas—sometimes with little warning. Residents in the affected area should take this alert seriously and prepare to move to higher ground if conditions deteriorate.
What You Might Notice
Watch for rapidly rising water in creeks and streams, water flowing across roadways, and muddy or discolored runoff. Roads may become impassable within minutes during a flash flood event. Even a few inches of fast-moving water can sweep away vehicles.
Who Is Affected: Residents and travelers in Knott County, Kentucky, particularly those living near waterways, in valleys, or in areas with poor drainage.
Three Practical Steps
1. Move to higher ground now. If you’re in a flood-prone area, don’t wait. Relocate to elevated terrain before water blocks your path.
2. Avoid flooded roads. Never drive or walk through flowing water. Six inches of moving water can knock a person down; two feet can carry away most vehicles. If roads are flooded, find an alternate route or delay travel.
3. Stay informed. Keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio handy and monitor local emergency alerts for updates. Sign up for weather alerts on your phone if you haven’t already.
Flash flood events can change rapidly. Follow guidance from local emergency management and the National Weather Service. If conditions worsen after 11:30 PM, the warning may be extended.
This alert is based on data from the National Weather Service. For real-time space weather monitoring and emergency preparedness updates, visit https://survivalsiren.com/spaceweather/feed.html.
Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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Sky & Solar Conditions at the Time
Moon: New Moon (2% illuminated), in Virgo.
Notable planetary angles: Mercury sextile Venus (60°), Mercury conjunct Jupiter (2°), Venus sextile Jupiter (57°).
Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 3.0; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
This is a factual snapshot, not a claim of cause and effect – researchers are divided on whether lunar, planetary or solar factors influence seismic or weather activity. It’s included so readers can track the pattern for themselves over time.
