Flash Flood in Warren County, Kentucky

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

Death

The wider storm

Over 2 inches of rain fell on top of 4 to 8 inch 24 hour totals resulting in widespread flash flooding with many roads water covered and closed. A 33 year old woman drowned as her minivan was swept into the Barren River. Several rescues were also made from cars trying to navigate flooded roadways.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5597015. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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