Flash Flood — Gallatin, Kentucky

1997-03-01 · near Countywide, Gallatin, Kentucky

Wider weather episode

Estimated rainfall of 6 to 8 inches across the county in less than 36 hours caused area creeks and streams to overflow their banks. Several roads were closed across the entire county. One death occurred when the car stalled in high water and the driver of the car drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5597045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.