Flash Flood — Lewis, Kentucky

2021-07-29 · near Irwin, Lewis, Kentucky

Event narrative

Three to five inches of rain resulted in flash flooding across much of western Lewis County. Numerous culverts and roads were washed out or damaged due to the flowing water.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms affected the Ohio Valley during the afternoon and evening as a cold front moved through the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 973863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.