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 5345728). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Johnson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.