Flash Flood in Mason County, Kentucky

Flash Flood March 1, 1997 – March 2, 1997 · Mason County, Kentucky

Death

$500K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

Estimated rainfall from 5 to over 12 inches across the county in less than 36 hours caused area creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. Numerous roads were covered by water causing several vehicles to stall in the water. Some people had to be rescued from their vehicles. Three bridges were washed out and water flooded into some homes. An area man drowned when water engulfed his truck along the North Fork of the Licking River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5596883. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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