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Flood — Whitley, KY

Feb 16, 2003

Widespread heavy rainfall fell across the region from February 14th through February 16th. This resulted in moderate to major flooding across the Kentucky, Cumberland, Big Sandy, and Licking River Basins. River crests at many locations were the highest since May, 1984. Three day rainfall totals in excess of four inches were prevalent during this event, with amounts of five to six inches being reported in portions of the Kentucky and Licking Basins. This caused millions of dollars worth of pr

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5345350). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Whitley, KY

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