Jan 31, 2025
A closed upper level low slowly moved out of SW CONUS and opened into a positively tilted trough as it approached KY. Large scale flow ahead of the lows approaching cold front, pulled gulf moisture northward. Soaking rain resulted for much of the area, as this moisture rich air lifted over a warm front as it progressed northward. On Friday, the 31st, the trailing cold front pushed through the area tapering rain off from west to east. When all was said and done 48-hr rain totals mostly ranged bet
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1269735). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Knott County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.