Flash Flood — Woodford, Kentucky

2018-08-11 · near Mc Kees Xrds, Woodford, Kentucky

Event narrative

Rushing water was reported over the road at McCracken Pike and Grassy Springs Road. Some areas were impassable.

Wider weather episode

A weak frontal boundary slid south to around the Ohio River Valley by mid-day. As diabatic heating increased and CAPE values reached into the 1500-2000 J/KG range, scattered showers and storms fired through the afternoon and evening. A shortwave rotated into the Great Lakes Region. Deep layer shear was weak and pulse storms with gusty winds caused wind damage. Slow storm motion and boundary collisions allowed for some locally heavy rainfall which caused some flooding issues.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 782830. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.