Oct 13, 2014
A solid squall line oriented from north to south moved eastward at 30 mph across western Kentucky. Individual storm cells within the line raced north-northeast at 50 to 65 mph. Storm development was fostered by modest solar heating as surface dew points climbed into the mid 60's. Low level confluence ahead of a slow-moving surface low over southern Missouri aided the intensification of the squall line. Strengthening wind fields associated with an upper level trough approaching from the southern
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 544722). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Todd County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.