May 9, 2013
Flood waters from a creek in Waucoma (Fayette County) covered the intersection of County Road V68 and Scenic Road. When a driver attempted to drive through the waters, the current in the flow swept the vehicle off the road. The driver was able to escape without injury before the vehicle sank.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 451011). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Fayette County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.