Jun 28, 1999
Multiple thunderstorms with heavy rain moved across Jefferson and Bullitt counties through the late afternoon hours. In Jefferson county, Interstate 65 was flooded near downtown Louisville, and many roads were closed due to high water. In the Fairdale area, evacuations were required due to the flooding of homes. Four people required shelter. In Bullitt county, several roads were flooded and had many cars stalled in them due to the high water. Rainfall total for the day at the National Weathe
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5706488). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.