The record
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| event_type | Drought |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,724,092 |
| episode_id | 2,414,198 |
| begin_utc | 1999-10-01T06:01:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1999-11-01T05:59:00+00:00 |
| state | KENTUCKY |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | TRIGG |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| episode_narrative | The severe summer-long drought was greatly alleviated by heavy rain on October 8th and 9th. During a 36-hour period, anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of rain soaked the ground. Paducah received 3.78 inches of rain, and the highest reported total was 6.54 inches at Columbus, along the Mississippi River. The rain came too late for most crops and gardens, but was timely for farmers sowing wheat and other small grains. It also began to replenish ponds used to water cattle. Bans on open burning were lifted as a result of the soaking rain. Before the rain arrived, a major field fire occurred just east of Paducah, between Reidland and Calvert City. The fire, which started along railroad tracks, threatened some railroad cars used to carry hazardous chemicals. With assistance from eleven fire departments, the fire was contained before it reached any structures or vehicles. After the heavy rain on the 8th and 9th, no rain fell during the rest of the month, which renewed drought concerns. |
| year | 1,999 |
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