Flood in Henry, Kentucky

Flood March 1, 1997 – March 3, 1997 · Henry, Kentucky

$2.1M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Record 24 hour rainfall from early March 1 through early March 2 at most spots on the order of 6 to 12 inches caused widepread flooding with numerous roads water covered and closed and hundreds of rescues from cars trapped in water and people trapped in flooded homes. All of these counties were declared federal disaster areas and received federal aid. Damage estimates include flash flooding damage as well. Many homes and businesses were effected.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5596561. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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