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FloodLeslie, Kentucky

February 23, 2019 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
2
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$15K
Area
Leslie

Event narrative (NOAA)

A local news media outlet reported that a motorist crashed into Wolf Creek off of Stidham Road south of Cinda. The driver's body was later found trapped inside the car. Additionally, a bystander also died as a result of the flooded creek after he jumped in to try to save the driver. The creek was 3 to 4 times higher than normal, contributing to the death of both men.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

Flood — Leslie, Kentucky, February 23, 2019 | DisasterAtlasUSA