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Flood — Logan, KY

Mar 1, 1997

Widespread flooding and/or flash flooding occurred as a result of 4 to 8 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours. Numerous roads were water covered and closed across these counties and many homes and businesses were effected. All of these counties were declared federal disaster areas eligible for financial aid. Damage estimates include flash flooding from early March 1 through early March 2.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5596584). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Logan, KY

This event is one of many recorded floods in Logan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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