Flash Flood in Whitley County, Kentucky

Flash Flood February 21, 2014 · Whitley County, Kentucky

Deaths

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A vehicle containing a deceased family of three was found submerged in Jellico Creek off Newman Campbell Rd. The family went missing late Thursday night and the vehicle was found early Saturday morning. It is likely based off evidence from the scene that the driver drove into swiftly flowing water at least 3 feet deep and was swept away. Time of the event is a general estimate.

The wider storm

A strong cold front that moved across eastern Kentucky brought severe weather to the area on February 20th and 21st. Numerous trees were felled across the forecast area by thunderstorm wind gusts. Heavy rain also lead to isolated flooding issues for a few locations.

Began near Parkers (36.6816, -84.2794).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 498758. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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