Flood in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Flood December 16, 2019 · Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Multiple county roads and state highways were closed due to standing water throughout the county.
The wider storm
December 16, 2019, a flood watch was in place for areas of central Kentucky as widespread rainfall was expected to continue across the region. The rain was the result of a moist airmass, with precipitable water values of 1 to 1.25 inches, overrunning a slow moving front that stretched from the Red River Valley to the mid Atlantic. During the afternoon and evening, a surge in low level moisture and transport caused prolonged periods of heavy rainfall. Standing water, closed roads, and a water rescue were reported in the affected area.
Began near Gascon (37.0015, -85.5483).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 869325. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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