Feb 5, 2004
Heavy rains of four inches or more fell over south central Kentucky, causing widespread flooding and some flash flooding. In Cumberland County, rainfall amounts were reported in the two to five inch range. Chism, Bombshell, Casey Fork, and Leatherwood Roads were impassable in spots due to high water. Several county roads were washed out. There was a foot of water in downtown Burkesville. Many Creeks in the county were out of their banks. Four inches of rain fell in Liberty in Casey County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5386594). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Casey County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.