Flash Flood — Lewis, Kentucky

2000-02-18 · near Countywide, Lewis, Kentucky

Event narrative

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall caused extensive damage across the county, with the worst damage occurring in Camp Dix. Numerous creeks and streams overflowed their banks and many roads were closed. A total of 146 structures were damaged with 50 being totally destroyed. Evacuations of 300 people occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5132221. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.