Severe thunderstorms are forecast through this weekend along a slow moving cold front and secondary storm system that will impact areas from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes. Large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts are the main threats with these storms along with a risk for heavy to excessive rainfall which could bring flooding. Read More >
Overview
A prolonged line of thunderstorms developed on the evening of July 22nd near the Ohio River, slowly propagating southward late in the evening and after midnight into the 23rd. These made it south into Fleming and Rowan Counties, leading to numerous instances of wind damage and flash flooding.
Several structures were damaged due to high winds in Flemingsburg, including one house being completely destroyed. Over 1,100 power outages were reported throughout the county. Numerous homes, roads, and drainage systems suffered water damage from flash flooding, while an automobile dealership sustained damage to nearly 200 vehicles. One observer reported a rainfall total of 6.66 inches. A state of emergency was verbally declared for the county.
Flooding damage was also abundant in Rowan County, particularly in and around Morehead. More than 30 water rescues were performed as motorists became stranded by flood waters blocking roadways. More than 10 homes experienced significant water damage, while major road damage was also noted.
Photos
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| Flash flooding in downtown Flemingsburg. Courtesy Brent Wells. | Tree damage due to both high winds and flooding in Flemingsburg. Courtesy Victor Puente. | Tree damage in Flemingsburg. Courtesy Todd Watts. |
Radar
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| Radar imagery from the evening of July 22, 2017 through the early morning of July 23, 2017. |
Rainfall Amounts
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| Radar estimated rainfall totals from the evening of July 22, 2017 through the morning of July 23, 2017. |
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| Rainfall observations from the evening of July 22, 2017 through the morning of July 23, 2017. |
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