Flood in Simpson County, Kentucky

Flood May 9, 2009 · Simpson County, Kentucky

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 49-year old male drove a pickup truck around barriers and attempted to cross Dittmore Ford over Drakes Creek, which was covered by four to five feet of water. He called 911 from his cell phone, but drowned in his vehicle.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to south central Kentucky on May 9th. This area was already rain soaked from recent heavy rains and many streams and low lying areas began to flood. One fatality was reported with flooding in Simpson County when a man drove his pickup truck drove around a road block and into deep water.

Began near Franklin (36.7372, -86.5484).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 174910. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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