Rockhouse Fire & Rescue

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

Radar valid at 718 pm EST, Mar 1st 2026
alert legend

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Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, and Salyersville
149 PM EST Sun Mar 1 2026
..Wintry Mix is Expected Late Tonight through Mid-Monday
Morning...

A system moving into the area overnight will bring a mixed bag of
precipitation through mid-morning on Monday. Precipitation will
start as snow but quickly transition to a wintry mix by the
morning commute. A light coating of snow, mainly along the I-64
corridor, and icy spots will be possible, especially on bridges and
overpasses. While surface temperatures will hover around
freezing, some slick travel will be possible during the Monday
morning commute. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and allow
extra time to reach your destination on Monday morning.

02/26/2026

During a flash flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Get to higher ground. Do not drive or walk into water. It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet. Stay informed by monitoring local radar, television, NOAA weather radio, internet or social media for updates. weather.gov/safety/flood

02/25/2026

A Flood WATCH means Be Prepared.
A Flood WARNING means Take Action!
weather.gov/safety/flood-watch-warning

02/21/2026

🚨 Public Safety Advisory: Cychlorphine Detected in Kentucky 🚨

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security warns that Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic drug approximately ten times stronger than fentanyl, has been detected in central Kentucky and is contributing to overdose deaths in neighboring regions, including eastern Tennessee.

This substance is frequently mixed with other illegal narcotics, placing users at extreme risk of unintentional exposure. Its presence is expected to expand to additional areas within the Commonwealth.

Advisory for First Responders, Healthcare Providers, and Law Enforcement Personnel:

* Exercise extreme caution when handling any unknown or illicit substances.

* Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent accidental exposure.

* Treat all suspected Cychlorphine-related overdoses as medical emergencies.

* Immediately report any confirmed or suspected cases to local public safety authorities.

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security urges the public to remain vigilant, avoid contact with unknown substances, and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

02/14/2026

It’s that time of year again! Starting Sunday February 15th.

02/05/2026

A clipper system is expected to bring steadier accumulating snow, mainly to northern and eastern portions of the area on Friday, with snow showers to follow for Friday evening into early Saturday morning.

02/05/2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of around 1 inch
for most locations; isolated amounts of up to 2 inches are
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EST on Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
Conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
Conditions for Kentucky are available at https://goky.ky.gov.

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

A couple of passing systems will bring light snow showers to most of Eastern Kentucky Friday through Saturday night, as well as a shot of colder air. More uncertainty remains in exact amounts. Cold weather headlines are possible later this week and weekend as reinforcing blasts of arctic air arrive.

01/29/2026

This is a reminder that the Paintsville Recreation Center is open daily as a warming center in partnership with Paintsville City Hall.

With more weather events forecasted this weekend, it will remain available.

Regular operating hours are from
8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday.

It is and has always been available 24/7 when needed. After hours, please contact the numbers below for assistance.

In case of major power outages, local fire departments are on standby.

Please contact the Paintsville/Johnson County 911 dispatch center at 606-789-4221 or Emergency Management at 606-789-2260.

If it’s an emergency, please call 911.