Apr 15, 1998
Severe thunderstorms producing anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of rain over about a six hour period caused major flooding across all parts of the counties listed above. Most roads were under water for a period of time. Some evacuations were required in Martin County and along Kelso Creek in Knox County. Numerous cars were also stranded in high water while some bridges and culverts were washed out.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5642399). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Martin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.