Apr 14, 2015
A cold front sank slowly southeast on the 9th. Widespread rain showers were along and south of the front during the predawn and morning hours. The area of showers was oriented west to east, along the mean flow. Rain amounts of 1.75 to 2.5 inches fell in 12 hours on either side of dawn. A few examples included Grayson Dam with 2.44 inches and Olive Hill with 2.72 inches. An automatic gauge in western Lawrence County measured around 2.4 inches. Louisa observed 1.7 inches. This caused small st
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 560384). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lawrence County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.