Aug 19, 2021
Despite high pressure being in general control at the surface, a shortwave was moving into western KY during the morning hours, and would provide the energy needed, in an already very moist atmosphere, to trigger showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Portions of eastern Kentucky had already been hit by heavy rains in the days leading up, so it wasn't going to take much to lead to some possible flash flood issues. Ultimately 3 flash flood warnings were issued, two in the 10am hour and one
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 981705). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wolfe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.