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Flash Flood — Nicholas, KY

Jul 30, 2021

Scattered thunderstorms, ahead of a could front, drifted south through southern Indiana and the Bluegrass region of Kentucky in an unstable environment. Some of these storms became severe causing isolated tree damage and flash flooding in Kentucky counties. The most severe flooding was in Carlisle, Kentucky after heavy rainfall continued falling over the same area. Several buildings and vehicles were destroyed, and a woman lost her life.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 975739). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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