2 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Headwater streams along the Boyd County line flooded, with minor damage to culverts.
In the muggy air, south of a frontal zone, surface dew points were near 75 degrees. Rains rates estimated at 1.5 to 2 inches in an hour, with 2 to 4 inches in less than 3 hours flooded the small streams. Some of the streams affected include Rush Branch, Long Branch, Clays Jack Fork, and Pigeon Roost. Three homes had moderate damage and 20 homes sustained minor water damage. Water covered some roads to a depth of 2 to 4 feet. Boyd County Judge Scott declared a local state of emergency. One section of a small bridge on Clays Jack Fork was damaged. No injuries occurred.
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