Flood in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Flood March 14, 2015 · Jefferson County, Kentucky

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 67-year old male was preparing to leave his home along the banks of the Ohio River as flood waters rose on March 14. Before he could reach his car, however, the flood waters overcame him. He was found 6 days later not far from his home.

The wider storm

Widespread soaking rains on the 13th and 14th of March that brought over one and one half inches throughout all of central Kentucky, brought renewed minor to moderate flooding to several rivers across central Kentucky. This final bout of rain raised precipitation totals to near 7 inches for the month of March to Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. The Ohio River at Louisville rose to its highest level since April and May of 2011.

Began near Harrods Creek (38.3381, -85.6392).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 586896. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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