Flash Flood — Clark, Kentucky

2021-10-07 · near Winchester, Clark, Kentucky

Event narrative

The emergency manager reported that roads were closed and water rescues were taking place.

Wider weather episode

Central Kentucky was located in the warm sector ahead of a surface low to the west, a west to east oriented warm front to the north, and a north to south oriented cold front to the southwest. Moderate instability and shear from strong southern flow took advantage of the added Gulf of Mexico moisture. This produced thunderstorms that caused isolated severe wind damage and flash flooding over the two day period.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 989270. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.