Historic amounts of rainfall prompted a Flash Flood Emergency in western Kentucky, including the town of Mayfield, Wednesday as waves of thunderstorms pushed through the region.
Emergency in western Kentucky, including the town of Mayfield, Wednesday as waves of thunderstorms pushed through the region.
Roadways are seen flooded and a car is submerged in water in Paducah, Kentucky, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.“The rain in this area was just horrendous,” storm chaser Brandon Clement told FOX Weather. “The rain was so heavy it was like whiteout. It just all overwhelmed all infrastructure in place.”“In Mayfield, there’s quite a few structures flooded along a creek that runs through town,” Clement said. “It’s not a good situation.
Kentucky’s governor issued a State of Emergency due to the severe weather and said crews were monitoring the threat for additional rain chances.Paducah Police DepartmentA lull in the storms allowed first responders to participate in rescue operations on Wednesday, but more thunderstorms were expected in the Ohio Valley on Thursday.
Forecast models show an additional 1-2″ of rainfall was possible through the remaining days of the workweek but locally heavy amounts are likely in the stronger storms.For those in Mayfield, the floods are a painful reminder of the power of Mother Nature.
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