Flood in Warren, Kentucky

Flood March 1, 1997 · Warren, Kentucky

$3.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

4 to 9 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours causing widespread flooding and/or flash flooding resulting in numerous water covered and closed roads, evacuations and rescues. Most of these counties were declared disaster areas and given federal assistance. The exceptions were Clinton, Cumberland, Garrard, Green, Lincoln, Madison and Marion. Many homes and businesses were effected during the flooding and flash flooding. Damage amounts include flooding and flash flooding totals over the 2 day period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5596832. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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