Jun 29, 2020
Multiple periods of heavy rainfall occurred across eastern Kentucky as an upper level disturbance nudged westward toward the western Appalachians. This resulted in flash flooding across portions of Pulaski and McCreary Counties, while a locally strong to severe thunderstorm occurred near Williamsburg. Additionally, a commercial vehicle was struck by lightning in Whitley County along Interstate 75.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 892422). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pulaski County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.