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Daniel Boone National Forest

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 8:19PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN

9:19 PM — July 22nd, 1:00 AM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE CANNON CHEATHAM CLAY CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB DICKSON FENTRESS HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS JACKSON MACON MONTGOMERY OVERTON PERRY PICKETT PUTNAM ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SMITH STEWART SUMNER TROUSDALE WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, DICKSON, DOVER, ERIN, FRANKLIN, GAINESBORO, GALLATIN, GOODLETTSVILLE, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, JAMESTOWN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON, LINDEN, LIVINGSTON, LOBELVILLE, MCEWEN, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, NASHVILLE, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, PEGRAM, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE RIDGE, WAVERLY, AND WOODBURY.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:48PM EDT until July 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

8:48 PM — 10:30 PM

At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. 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... Somerset, Burnside, Pulaski County Park, Somerset Pulaski Airport, Nancy, Elihu, Naomi, Faubush, Trimble and Ferguson.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 8:41PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

8:41 PM — July 22nd, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and Perry. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

Overview

Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses over 708,000 acres across 21 counties in eastern Kentucky, offering 600+ miles of trails, two federal wilderness areas, and more than 250 recreation sites. The forest is currently open with several important alerts for visitors. There is an active area closure due to tornado damage in Pulaski and Laurel Counties (since May 25, 2025)—all roads, trails, and National Forest lands in these counties are closed to public use. Seasonal winter road closures are in effect for Red River Gorge Geological Area and Indian Creek roads through January 19, 2026. Trail impacts from recent severe weather are widespread; expect blowdown across the forest. Specific trail closures include portions of Cliffside Trail, Dog Slaughter Falls Trail, and multiple Sheltowee Trace suspension bridges damaged by storms. The Red River Gorge suspension bridge near KY 715 remains unusable due to a fallen tree. No visitor services are available at the Winchester Supervisor's Office, and the London Office only accepts cash/check payments due to network issues. Firewood permits are now available for online purchase. The forest has extensive regulations protecting sensitive areas, including climbing restrictions at popular sites like Sky Bridge, Gray's Arch, and Natural Arch Scenic Area.

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