Another major winter storm wreaked havoc across eastern Kentucky February 20th and 21st. This storm caused significant ice and snow accumulations across the area, along with flooding in several counties around the area. The bulk of the snow was confined to the counties along the Virginia border, where more than a foot of heavy wet snow fell in places. The heavy snow caused extensive damage as it caused the roofs of a number of homes and other structures to collapse. The ice lead to a number of car accidents and made driving quite treacherous at times. A total of 10 eastern Kentucky counties experienced flooding due to heavy rain and ice jams.

Winter Storm in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred around the county.

Winter Storm in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Three tenths of an inch of ice accumulated on roadways and other surfaces near Prestonsburg.

Winter Storm in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Harlan county was particularly hard hit by this storm. Between 944 am and 3 pm on the 21st, 4 to 12 inches snow had fallen across the county. The highest snowfall total of 12 inches occurred a few miles south of Benham. The city of Harlan received 8 inches of snow. The other major issue caused by this storm was roof collapses that resulted from heavy wet snow piling up on buildings and homes. Locations that experienced this type of damage were the Gulf/Commissary gas station in Harlan where the station canopy collapsed, and the Guthrie Memorial Airport where a partial roof and structure collapse occurred.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-15 00:33:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLVERINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wolverine Rd was under water near where it intersects Hwy 30 near Jackson.

Winter Storm in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A quarter of an inch of ice due to freezing rain was reported in Hagerhill.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Two to three tenths of an inch of ice accumulated on objects and various surfaces around the county. Heavy wet snow also caused the partial collapse of the courthouse roof in McKee.

Winter Storm in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Pulaski county experienced both freezing rain and snow during this event. The Somerset area picked up about three quarters of an inch of snow early in the event. By late morning on the 21st, Shopville had picked up around a quarter of inch of ice due to freezing rain. The 911 dispatch office received numerous reports of buildings suffering roof collapses and other types of damage due to the weight of heavy wet snow that had accumulated on the various structures around the county.

Winter Storm in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Post Office

Quarter inch ice accumulations were reported 3 miles southwest of Frakes.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 15:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: YERKES
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Kentucky Hwy 451 was closed near Laurel Mountain Road due to flooding caused by ice and snow jams.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 16:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWSLEY
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hurricane Creek left its banks and flooded a nearby roadway due ice and snow jams on the creek. The water also surrounded and flowed into a nearby building.

Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Hwy 223 was closed between mile markers 7 and 8 due to flooding.

Ice Storm in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Around a quarter inch of ice accumulated around the county.

Winter Storm in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Around a quarter inch of freezing rain accumulated across the county.

Winter Storm in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred across the county.

Winter Storm in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred throughout the county.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 14:48:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Clifty Hill Bridge off Hwy 1674 was closed due to high water.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 16:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding occurred 3 miles west of Prestonsburg due to a storm drain being clogged with snow and ice. A portion of KY 1427 was covered by 6 to 8 inches of water just west of US 23 near Prestonsburg. A car that attempted to navigate the flooded area drove off the road and into the ditch.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 16:38:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An ice jam caused a creek to leave its banks and flood portions of Prestonsburg.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 17:33:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Part of US25E in Pineville was closed due to flooding. The flooding occurred when a storm drain became blocked by snow and ice.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 17:50:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An ice jam caused a creek in the Minnie area to leave its banks and flood Old Minnie Rd. One vehicle became surrounded by the flood waters, causing one person to be trapped inside. The person was rescued with no injuries.

Winter Storm in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred around the county. The roof of a store collapsed in Beattyville due to the weight of heavy wet snow that had accumulated on it.

Winter Storm in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations, and 2 to 4 inch snow accumulations, occurred throughout the county.

Winter Storm in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Eight to 20 inches of snow fell in and around Eolia. The 20 inch snowfall occurred at an elevation of 2400 feet.

Winter Storm in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Around a quarter of an inch of ice accumulated on various surfaces and objects throughout the county.

Winter Storm in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

One quarter to three tenths of an inch of ice accumulated on various surfaces and objects around the county.

Winter Storm in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four tenths of an inch of ice had accumulated on various surfaces and objects in Wellington.

Winter Storm in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Two to four tenths of an inch of ice had accumulated on various objects and surfaces around the county.

Winter Storm in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred around the county.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 18:19:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding, likely created due to snow and ice clogged storm drains, caused water at least a foot deep to cover the area Kroger store parking lot.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 18:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ice jams caused area creeks to leave their banks and flood multiple homes in Inez.

Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONE HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Hwy 3153 was closed between mile markers 0 and 1 due to flooding.

Winter Storm in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

The first snowfall report out of Bell county was measure in Beverly at 137 am. By a little before 8 am, Middlesboro had already picked up 6 inches of snow. Hutch had 6 inches on the ground as of 855 am. The highest storm total snowfall amounts in Bell county occurred at Fonde and Fern Lake, where 12 inches of snow was estimated to have fallen by noon on the 21st.  The heavy wet snow, falling on top of an already significant snow pack cause several roof collapses across the county.

Ice Storm in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees on Hwy 167 near Mount Pisgah were felled due to the weight of ice on them. More trees were also downed by the ice on Highways 3258, 1363, and 92 West near the Wayne county line.

Winter Storm in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Freezing rain was the issue in Knox county during this event. A quarter of an inch of ice had accumulated in Barbourville by 8 am on the 21st.

Winter Storm in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

Quarter inch ice accumulations were reported throughout the county.

Winter Storm in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred across the county.

Winter Storm in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A quarter of an inch of ice due to freezing rain accumulated 5 miles north of Mount Sterling.

Winter Storm in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred across the county.

Winter Storm in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One quarter to three tenths of an inch of ice accumulated on objects and elevated surfaces across the county.

Winter Storm in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred throughout the county.

Winter Storm in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations, and 2 to 8 inch snow accumulations occurred throughout the county.

Winter Storm in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 01:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred around the county.

Winter Storm in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter inch ice accumulations were reported around the county.

Winter Storm in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-15 00:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Quarter inch ice accumulations occurred around the county.

Winter Storm in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-15 22:30:00 to 21-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter inch ice accumulations were reported in Mount Vernon.