Flood — Clay, Kentucky

1998-04-17 to 1998-04-21 · Clay, Kentucky

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding that occurred on April 16 and 17 developed into widespread river flooding in the Kentucky River basin on the 17th. An intial crest occurred at most locations on the 17th or 18th, but additional heavy rains from the 18th into the 19th resulted in a second crest on either the 19th or 20th. Crests were 4.3 feet above flood stage at Jackson, 5 feet above flood stage at Booneville, and 5.5 feet above flood stage at Hazard. Numerous roads were flooded, and some homes and business were also affected by high water. In Hazard, Main Street had to be closed for a time on April 19. In Jackson, Panbowl Lake backed up, and flooded the basements and lower levels of several homes at Lakeside Estates.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5642828. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.