Jul 22, 2019
Numerous rounds of rainfall occurred on this date across the city of Morehead. As a cold frontal boundary approached from the northwest, showers and thunderstorms began to train along and ahead of the boundary as they produced 3 to 4 inch daily rainfall totals across portions of the city. This led to flowing water on highways, including Kentucky Highways 32 and 1167, subsequently leading to road closures. The Morehead Police Station and St. Claire Regional Medical Center both had water move into
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 829577). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rowan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.