Significant Flooding and Wind Damage from Flemingsburg to Morehead on July 23, 2017

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.

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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

Radar imagery from the evening of July 22, 2017 through the early morning of July 23, 2017.

Storm Reports

Storm reports from the early morning hours of July 23, 2017.

Rainfall Amounts

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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