The Nation - News from June 11, 1985
Thunderstorms blamed for one death struck the central Appalachians, felling trees and power lines. In Kentucky, about 5,000 to 10,000 customers lost power in Jefferson County, which includes Louisville. In Oklahoma, Osage County officials evacuated residents of Avant and Skiatook as Bird Creek overflowed its banks after seven inches of rain fell in 24 hours. Wet weekend weather also led to lowland flooding along the Rio Grande in Colorado and a flood watch was posted.
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