Apr 17, 1998
Flash flooding on April 16 and 17 developed into widespread river flooding in the Cumberland River basin on April 17. On the Cumberland River an initial crest occurred at most locations on April 17 or 18, but additional heavy rain on April 18 and 19 brought a second higher crest on April 19, 20, or 21. Crests were 2.8 feet above flood stage at Baxter, 10.7 feet above flood stage at Pineville, 14 feet above flood stage at Fourmile, 9.3 feet above flood stage at Barbourville, and 9.7 feet above
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5642931). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Whitley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.