Owen storm history

Moderate flooding occurred along the Kentucky River due to heavy rain earlier in the week. A man drowned in the flood waters near Perry Park.

Heavy rain fell over parts of southern Owen County with measured rainfall rates as high as 2 inches in 45 minutes. Flash flooding occurred along Indian and Sawdridge Creeks. A 53 year old man was swept away and killed by the rapidly rising water along Indian Creek near the inters…

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.

The observer north of Owenton measured 1.4 inches of snow.

The observer north of Owenton measured 3.9 inches of snow.

Mud Lick Branch Creek came out of its banks. Old Sweet Owen Road was closed due to mud and debris on the roadway from the flowing water.

A tree was downed.

A large section of KY 368 was closed due to high water over the roadway along with rock debris.

The observer near Owenton measured 1.4 inches of snow.

The observer in Owenton measured 2 inches of snow.

In Sparta, 8.1 inches of snow was reported.

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Several trees and power lines were downed.

Part of a metal roof was torn off of a barn.

A tree was downed on Old Sweet Owen Road.

Three trees were downed along New Liberty Turnpike.

A tree was downed onto Hammonds School Road.

Old Sweet Road was closed due to high water.

A building roof was damaged and a few power poles were downed on State Route 22.

Several trees were downed on State Route 355.

Several trees were downed on Claxton Ridge Road.

Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.

A few trees and large branches were downed along Squiresville Road.

A few trees were downed.

A tree was downed on Jonesville Road.

Several trees were snapped off along Harmony Road.

The Kentucky mesonet station southwest of Owenton measured a 69 mph gust at 16:10.

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Owenton and other parts of the county.

Cedar Creek was out of its banks, flowing across Harmony Road.

A bridge was washed out near Browns Bottom Road and State Route 355.

A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.

Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.

High water was reported on State Route 36 between New Liberty and Sanders.

A few trees were downed along Old New Liberty Road.

A few trees were downed along O Banion Lane.

High water was reported in downtown Owenton.

A pole barn was blown over and numerous trees were downed along State Route 330.

A house sustained some roof damage.

Cull Road was closed due to high water.

A tree was downed on Calendar Road.

A portion of Claxon Ridge Road was washed out along Elk Lick Creek.

High water was reported on several roads throughout the county.

At least a quarter inch of a glaze of ice was reported in Owenton.

A few trees were downed along State Route 368.

A tree fell onto State Route 355.