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Flash Flood in Carter County, Kentucky

Flash Flood June 22, 1996 – June 23, 1996 · Carter County, Kentucky

1
Death
$75K
Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Three to 4 inches of rain caused stream flooding. A 24 year oldwoman drowned in Bens Run. She fell into the creek while tryingto cross a wooden bridge between her home and Route 986. The approach to the bridge had been washed away and she did notrealize that in the dark. The county coroner said she fell and was washed away.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5559240. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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