Apr 15, 2007
A low pressure system moved from Louisiana on the morning of April 14th, to Eastern Kentucky later that evening. Once in Eastern Kentucky, the low pressure system slowed its movement considerably, as the system strengthened. Rain showers moved into the area on the 14th, and lingered into the 15th, with the bulk of the rainfall occurring on the 14th. The slower movement of the low pressure system, combined with its strengthening, caused excessive rainfall over the eastern portion of Kentucky. The
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 26132). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Floyd County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.