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Flash Flood — Warren, KY

Feb 18, 2000

A warm front over the lower Ohio Valley produced numerous training thunderstorms over north central Kentucky during the morning and early afternoon. A cold front brought more heavy rain to north central and east central Kentucky during the afternoon and evening. These thunderstorms produced rainfall amounts averaging from two to five inches. Numerous roads were closed over the area, including US and state highways, and cars were stranded in some areas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5136336). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Warren, KY

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