Flash Flood — Garrard, Kentucky

1996-07-19 · near Western Half, Garrard, Kentucky

Wider weather episode

7 to 9 inches of rain fell over about a 6 hour period across mainly the western half of the county through the late afternoon and evening. 8.5% of the total tobacco crop or 300 acres was destroyed. Also, many cars were swept away, and many homes were severely damaged. County officials estimated 1.07 million dollars of property damage, 420 thousand dollars of road damage and 1.2 million dollars of crop damage. The county judge executive declared a disaster emergency for Garrard county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5550427. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.