Flash Flood — Whitley, Kentucky

2014-02-21 · near Parkers, Whitley, Kentucky

Direct deaths

$1K

Property damage

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 498758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.