Simpson storm history

At approximately 7:55 PM CDT, Kentucky State Police received a call from a 41 year old male. He stated he was trying to drive over Saddler Ford Bridge, but his 2013 Ford pick-up was being swept off the bridge. The emergency manager later stated that the driver disregarded warning…

At approximately 9:00 pm CST on March 4, a male driver drove around a barricade before driving his car into standing water over the roadway. He called his girlfriend frantically stating he was in a river. That was the last anyone heard from him. His cell phone last pinged at 9:00…

A man drowned in a submerged vehicle near Flat Bridge on Kenny Perry Drive. High water covered the road and the bridge was closed. The man went around the barricades blocking the road. His car was found downstream.

A 49-year old male drove a pickup truck around barriers and attempted to cross Dittmore Ford over Drakes Creek, which was covered by four to five feet of water. He called 911 from his cell phone, but drowned in his vehicle.

A report was received by the public of a tree down at the Simpson County courthouse during a Relay for Life event. Six people experienced minor injuries and the nearby Kentucky Mesonet site measured a 54 mph wind gust.

A tree was blown down into the roadway along Middleton Road.

A tree was blown down onto the road near the intersection of Filter Plant Road and Scottsville Road in Franklin.

There was a large tree down on Salem Road.

Trees were down across the roadway near the intersection of Springfield Road and Schweizer Road.

Water was over the road along Russellville Road in western Simpson County.

A vehicle was trapped in flood waters, with water rising to around the height of the car's bumper.

Flash flooding was observed along Rapids Road and Hickory Flat Rapids Road.

Gold City Road flooded just past Loving Chapel Road.

Gold City Road bridge was flooded over the Middle Fork of Drakes Creek.

A large tree limb was blown down behind a home in Franklin.

There were widespread road closures across the county due to high water.

A tree snapped in half at an unknown location in Simpson County.

There were multiple trees snapped and damage to windows on Gold City Road near Interstate 65.

A vehicle was stuck sideways in water at Hatter and Russellville Roads. Fire and law enforcement responded to the scene.

Multiple roads were reported as closed across Simpson County due to flash flooding and high water.

Flood waters submerged portions of US Route 31W on the north side of Franklin.

Trees were downed at the intersection of West Cedar Street and John J Johnson Avenue in Franklin.

Trees were downed at the intersection of U.S. Route 31W and Industrial Drive in Franklin.

A National Weather Service storm survey team determined a path of straight-line wind damage extending from northwestern Simpson County into the town of Franklin. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph, with a swath of damage which was nearly seven miles long.

Two water rescues had to be performed and multiple roads were closed across Simpson County due to flash flooding.

Lightning started a barn fire. Damage cost unknown.

There was a vehicle stranded in flash flood waters.

There were several trees and power lines down on roadways in Franklin.

Several trees and power lines were blown down by strong winds in and around Franklin.

High winds caused scattered damage to electrical infrastructure across Simpson County. Additionally, a tractor trailer was blown over on Kentucky Route 100 west of Franklin. Kentucky Mesonet site SWZR observed several wind gusts over 58 mph, with a peak gust of 71 mph.

Snowfall of 1 inch accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of -…

Trees were reported down on Gold City Road near Franklin.

Flooding occurred on North Main Street in Franklin, resulting in the temporary closure of the road.

There were more than 20 trees and power lines down across Jim Roberts Community Park. A barn was destroyed just north of the park along Ditmore Ford Road.

Power lines were down on the 800 block of Blackjack Road.

Trees and power lines were down across Simpson County.

Heavy snow accumulation of 4-5 inches was reported throughout the county by dispatch early Saturday March 12, 2022.

KYTC reported 5 inches of snow fell in Simpson County.

Damage was reported at the intersection of Morgantown Road and Winston Lane. Some trees were uprooted, and large branches were snapped. Area homes had shingle and antenna damage.

Debris was left on Middleton Circle Road from earlier flooding. Water was also over 100 West in the same area.

Dispatch reported water over Kentucky 100.

There were multiple trees down near Leo Binion Road and Pleasant Hill Road.

Sleet and snow totaling 2-3 inches fell in Simpson County, KY. About half of the accumulation was in the form of sleet.