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Elizabethtown says stormwater system largely held up during heavy rain; city awarded Tree City USA status
Summary
City stormwater staff reported the system performed well during a Feb. storm that dropped about 4.66 inches of rain; the city also announced it earned Tree City USA recognition and will pursue tree‑protection ordinances.
Elizabethtown stormwater staff told the City Council on Feb. 18 that the city's stormwater infrastructure performed well during a weekend storm that dropped about 4.66 inches of rain, though some localized flooding and basement water intrusion tied to groundwater occurred.
Rita Davis, the city's stormwater director, said the Kentucky Mesonet (Cecilia Gage) recorded roughly 4.66 inches of rain between Saturday and Sunday morning, with peak rates near 2 inches per hour during the storm. Davis said the city's recent investments in basins and lakes…
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