Perry County, Kentucky FirstAlerts

Everything reported for Perry 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 WeatherSep 8, 2026, 2:06 p.m. ETUnited States

  Heat Advisory for Jefferson, Wayne IL, Edwards and Surrounding Areas Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday

  The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 108, with hot temperatures and high humidity potentially causing heat illnesses.

• Severe WeatherSep 1, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ETUnited States

  Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern Illinois and Surrounding Regions

  The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 degrees through Saturday.

• Severe WeatherAug 30, 2026, 1:31 p.m. ETUnited States

  National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Watch for Parts of Four States

  The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri, effective from Tuesday morning through Friday evening, with heat index values up to 107 possible.

• Severe WeatherAug 30, 2026, 1:27 p.m. ETUnited States

  Heat Advisory Issued for Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri

  The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 103 degrees from Monday through Tuesday.

• Severe WeatherAug 19, 2026, 9:53 p.m. ETUnited States

  NWS Highlights Flooding Impacts Under Regional Flood Watch

  Excessive runoff may flood rivers, streams, and low-lying areas across 44 zones in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri.

• 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 DeclarationsSep 3, 2026, 12:57 p.m. ETOwsley County, Kentucky, United States

  Owsley County: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms, Flooding

  Federal disaster declaration covers Owsley County for storms and flooding from June 26-30, 2026; public assistance available, but no individual assistance for households.

• 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.