Rockhouse Fire & Rescue

01/12/2026

12/18/2025

Rounds of showers move through the area starting late this morning and lasting through this evening. A cold front moves through later this evening which may generate an isolated thunderstorm or two. Gusty winds are also possible today. A chance of snow showers remains Friday morning on the back half of the system.

12/13/2025

UPDATE: Subject has been found safe

UPDATE He has been found safe.

12/04/2025

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 1:24PM EST until December 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Wayne; McCreary; Whitley; Knox; Johnson; Magoffin; Breathitt; Owsley; Clay

* WHAT...Snow possibly mixed with rain or freezing rain before
tapering off toward dawn. Total snow accumulations around one inch
and a light glaze of ice accumulations possible.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and longer travel
times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning
commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov

11/22/2025

We have worked two accidents this week due to distracted driving. Please, for your safety and others PLEASE put the phone down.

11/15/2025

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The roadway is extremely slick due to an accident. Oil dry and dirt has been applied to the fluids but the road surface is still slippery. Please use caution in this area!!

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11/15/2025

Rockhouse Fire & Rescue, along with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, is clearing a scene of a two-vehicle accident on KY 825 near the Asa Creek turnoff.

Use caution in the area, as the roadway is extremely slick. The Kentucky State Highway has been notified. Paintsville EMS has also responded to provide assistance.