Flood — Jefferson, Kentucky

2015-03-14 · near Harrods Creek, Jefferson, Kentucky

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 586896. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.