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Flash Flood — Menifee, KY

Mar 1, 1997

Heavy rain fell during the morning of March 1, during the afternoon of March 1, and again on the night of March 1 to 2. This resulted in repeated episodes of flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded, and damage was widespread. Twenty-four hour rainfall amounts exceeded 10 inches.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5594461). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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