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Flash Flood — Livingston, KY

Jul 11, 2021

Clusters of thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours, then moved east into western Kentucky in the evening. Some of the largest clusters were associated with sporadic gusty winds in the 40 to 60 mph range. By late evening, storms became widespread, resulting in significant flash flooding which continued through the overnight hours. The storm complex occurred ahead of a mid-level shortwave trough moving southeast into the Missouri Valley, with an associated cold front extending fro

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 965492). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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