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Flood — Lawrence, KY

Sep 8, 2004

Remnants of Hurricane Frances caused about a 30 hour rain event, from the afternoon of the 7th into the evening hours of the 8th. The heaviest rains fell during the morning of the 8th. Storm total amounts of 3 to 5 inches were widespread, with isolated amount of 5 to 6 inches. Some specific preliminary amounts included Olive Hill with 5.5 inches, Grayson Lake 5.1 inches, Charley and Blaine in Lawrence County with 5.0 inches, Cannonsburg had 4.8 inches, Grayson and Ashland measured 4.4 inches

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423703). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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