Local Storm Report
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY
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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1135 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0915 PM Flash Flood Torrent 37.72N 83.66W
08/13/2026 Wolfe KY Fire Dept/Rescue
Delayed report. Wolfe County Search & Rescue
Team conducted a swift water rescue at
9:15PM on 8/13/26 at the intersection of
KY-11 and Torrent Falls. The Middle Fork of
the Red River had overtaken the driveway to
Torrent Falls with rushing water, and the
current was strong enough to sweep a vehicle
downstream and roll it over several times.
The vehicle occupants escaped to the roof at
first, but one was pulled underwater a few
times before escaping up a riverbank. The
current reportedly ripped off this
individuals shoes. The other occupant made
it to the opposite riverbank, where they
became stranded. Pictures show a black sport
utility vehicle mostly submerged and
surrounded by tree debris. Thankfully, the
individuals were rescued and there were no
reported injuries or fatalities from this
incident.
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JMM