Harlan County, Kentucky FirstAlerts

Everything reported for Harlan County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.

• Severe WeatherAug 16, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ETKentucky, United States

  Flood Watch Issued for 20 Kentucky Counties Through Monday Morning

  Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding in eastern Kentucky through 6 AM EDT Monday.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 19, 2026, 1:05 a.m. ETKnox County, Kentucky, United States

  Knox County Covered by Federal Fire Management Assistance Declaration

  Federal assistance has been approved for local government emergency work and public infrastructure in Knox County, but household grants are not available.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 19, 2026, 12:39 a.m. ETHarlan County, Kentucky, United States

  Harlan County Covered by Federal Fire Management Assistance Declaration

  A federal disaster declaration covers Harlan County for the Southeastern Kentucky Fire Complex, but individual household grants are not included.

• Disaster DeclarationsAug 19, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ETLetcher County, Kentucky, United States

  Fire Management Assistance Declared for Letcher County, Kentucky

  A federal fire management assistance declaration covers Letcher County for the Southeastern Kentucky Fire Complex in a developing situation.