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Flash Flood — Pike, KY

Jun 16, 2025

Showers and storms moved across eastern Kentucky as a stalled stationary front sat near the Ohio River and northern Kentucky through the day, putting much of the state in the warm and unstable sector. A digging 500mb trough also pushed east into the Ohio Valley during the day and points southwest, leading to height falls and enhanced lift over eastern Kentucky. Storms had impacted eastern Kentucky for several days, including this particular day, leading to flooding. In fact, a trained spotter in

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1292625). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Pike, KY

This event is one of many recorded floods in Pike County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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