LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — In 2020, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear proclaimed the first week of March as Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week, a time to spread weather safety tips and practice emergency drills, as tornadoes and floods often sweep the Commonwealth during the springtime.
On Sunday, in honor of Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Louisville Metro Police Department remembered the "Great Flood of 1997" over a Facebook post. Some Louisville residents ever referred to the historic flooding as a "100-year-flood," according to police.
"[The flood] reshaped our landscape and tested our community’s strength. What we remember most is how Louisville came together. Neighbors helping neighbors. First responders working around the clock. A city united in the face of rising water," the Facebook post states.
See the full Facebook post below:
In late February, LEX 18 spoke with Jackson's National Weather Service regarding reminders for Kentucky Flood Safety Week.
Visit the link below for critical information during eastern Kentucky's peak flood season:
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