Aug 7, 2022
With a stationary boundary well to our northwest, and high pressure centered to our southeast, KY found itself in a weak return flow pattern. Winds were relatively light, with strong subsidence aloft thanks to an upper level ridge in place. Severe weather was not expected during the day, with most of the eastern conus in just a general thunderstorm risk. That being said, a few showers and thunderstorms did develop. Without a strong steering flow, the shower was slow to move, and therefore ended
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1040123). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Perry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.