Sep 6, 2022
A quasi-stationary surface front and weak mid-level cyclone continued to meander across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys on September 5th and 6th, providing localized convergence and broad forcing for ascent across central Kentucky. Temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s and dewpoints in the low 70s facilitated the development of around 2000 J/kg SBCAPE and Precipitable Water values approaching 2 inches during the afternoon and evening hours. The aforementioned thermodynamic and kinematic support was
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1058154). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barren County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.