Clay County Emergency Management

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
958 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026

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Including the cities of Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello,
Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville,
Middlesboro, Pineville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville,
Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville,
Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester,
Hyden, Inez, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville,
and South Williamson
..Very Light Snow Accumulations Possible Tonight...

Rain will develop and change to snow in most places tonight.
However, temperatures will struggle to drop to freezing, making
it difficult for snow to stick. Most locations will see little or
no accumulation, but a few slick spots can`t be ruled out,
especially on bridges.

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1/09/2026. 9:05 pm

Boilwater advisory (Highway 421 from the Big Creek Horse Show Ring to the Bear Branch Post Office at the Leslie County line. )

‼️‼️ UPDATE: She has been located safe! ‼️‼️
Thanks to everyone who shared!

❗️MISSING PERSON❗️

Clay County Sheriffs Office is requesting assistance from the public in regards to an active missing persons investigation.

Katherine Marcum was last seen in the Big Creek area in Clay County.
Katherine is 5’ 1” & weighs approx 200lbs. She has tattoos on left forearm and right arm. She also has lip and nose piercings.

If any member of the public has any information regarding the whereabouts of Katherine Marcum please contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Office or Clay County Dispatch.

Deputy Walter Marker is the investigating officer.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office: 606-598-3471
Clay County Dispatch: 606-598-8411