Flash Flood in Cumberland County, Kentucky

Flash Flood May 22, 2024 · Cumberland County, Kentucky

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Kentucky Route 90 was briefly closed due to flooding.

The wider storm

A cold front moved into the Ohio Valley during the day on May 22nd. As the front approached the Ohio River, it became quasi-stationary, remaining in the vicinity of the river before lifting north during the afternoon and evening hours on May 23rd. Ahead of the front, a warm and unstable air mass allowed for the development of several rounds of showers and thunderstorms over a 24 to 36 hour period from the afternoon on the 22nd through the evening on the 23rd. Isolated wind damage, hail, and flash flooding was observed in association with the multiple rounds of thunderstorms.

Began near Modoc (36.7708, -85.2736).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1188730. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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