Information, Photos Sought Regarding Historic Flooding of Jennings Creek

Published:

October 31, 2024

Category:

General

Contact:

Jake Moore - 270-393-3656

Location:

Bowling Green, KY

Current and former residents of the Whispering Hills neighborhood and nearby neighbors are invited to share their observations of historic flooding of the Jennings Creek and any photos at an open house planned for Nov. 14.

The City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. are working to update the flood zones near Jennings Creek and are looking for information that current and former residents of Whispering Hills may have regarding historic flooding in the area. A Jennings Creek Public Open House will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 in the library at Jennings Creek Elementary School at 2617 Russellville Road. The public may drop by any time between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. 

People with this information, especially any photos or eyewitness accounts may also submit this information by email to jlashlee@contactcei.com or call 270-297-1171. 

BACKGROUND ABOUT THE PROJECT TO UPDATE THE FLOOD PLAIN ZONE

Jennings Creek is a spring-fed steam that originates near the Whispering Hills Subdivision along Russellville Road.  Jennings Creek ultimately ends at the Barren River. The Whispering Hills Subdivision was developed in the 1960’s. The area was tragically hit by a tornado on December 11, 2021.

Several structures that were damaged from the tornado were not allowed to be rebuilt since they were in a FEMA designated zone.  The last flood zone studies were performed in 2007. The City of Bowling Green is in the process of evaluating flood zones based on updated information. The outcome of this effort will result in new FEMA flood zones based on the latest available information.

To achieve the most accurate flood maps, the City of Bowling Green needs your help.  We need photographs and eyewitness information about flooding observed along Jennings Creek.  The ideal information would be dated pictures showing flood waters adjacent to a definable landmark.  The goal is to develop flood elevations that occurred on specific dates which will allow for checking computer models.We want to hear about your experience with Jennings Creek.  

Media inquiries or questions for the City of Bowling Green should be directed to: Jake Moore, jake.moore@bgky.org or 270-393-3656.

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