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Between July 26 and August 1, 2022, widespread and catastrophic flooding swept through portions of eastern Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, and southern West Virginia. 45 people died from the floods. Entire homes and parts of some communities were swept away by flood waters, leading to costly damage to infrastructure in the region.
Dewey Lake, located near Prestonsburg, Kentucky in Floyd County, is part of the integrated flood reduction system operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the entire Ohio River Basin. [3] The 1,100-acre (4 km 2) lake was formed by impounding John's Creek in 1949, and was named for Admiral George Dewey. [4]
Rare flash flood emergencies were issued for Mayfield, Paducah, Fancy Farm, and surrounding areas, and included areas impacted by the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado. [6] [13] [14] As a result, this was the first time flash flood emergencies were issued from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky for the Jackson Purchase region of the ...
The repeated rounds of storms could cause minor local flooding in flood-prone areas, according to the NWS. Approximately 1-3 inches of rain are possible, Beshear said.
Severe storms with strong winds, hail and flooding possible for Kentucky. Christopher Leach. May 22, 2024 at 7:54 AM. National Weather Service.
An interactive map from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shows active road closures due to the flooding across Eastern Kentucky. The dashboard summarizes road conditions, including crashes ...
St. Francois State Park was temporarily closed due to flooding. [24] Flash flood emergencies were issued for Union City, and Hickman, Kentucky. [25] [26] [27] Mudslides also occurred in downtown Hickman, sliding onto roads, which led to closures, including a closure on Kentucky Route 94, a road which led to downtown Hickman.
Roger and Loraine Wallen look over flood waters in Garrett, Kentucky. The Wallen's say this is the seance time in 1 1/2 years that their home located near Right Beaver Creek, has flooded. July 28 ...