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Flash Flood — Trimble, KY

May 10, 1996

Heavy rain caused flash flooding to many parts of the county according to the DES. Water was up over some roads and bridges and covered some of the sewer lift stations in Milton. The County Judge Executive declared the county a state of emergency. The damage to county and state roads were estimated at 100K. In some areas, the black top was stripped from roads. Some homes and trailers were evacuated from Ky 421 and 42.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5554277). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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