A low pressure system moved from Louisiana on the morning of April 14th, to Eastern Kentucky later that evening. Once in Eastern Kentucky, the low pressure system slowed its movement considerably, as the system strengthened. Rain showers moved into the area on the 14th, and lingered into the 15th, with the bulk of the rainfall occurring on the 14th. The slower movement of the low pressure system, combined with its strengthening, caused excessive rainfall over the eastern portion of Kentucky. The heaviest rainfall occurred roughly east of a line from West Liberty, to Jackson, to Williamsburg. In these areas, rainfall amounts ranged from 1.5 to 3.5 inches in a 24 hours period ending at 8 AM on the 15th. By the morning of April 15th, the low pressure system was centered over northwest North Carolina, and the rain was coming to an end over Eastern Kentucky.
Flash flooding occurred during the early morning hours of the 15th. Many homes and roads were flooded, causing evacuations in the area. Mudslides caused by the heavy rain also destroyed several homes. The flash flooding transitioned into areal flooding as runoff from the heavy rainfall caused numerous streams, creeks, and larger rivers to run high for several days. Many homes and roads remained flooded through the 15th, before flood waters began to recede. By April 17th, all of the flood waters had receded. By the end of the event, at least 95 homes were damaged or destroyed in Pike, Floyd, and Martin counties.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 02:49:00 to 15-APR-07 02:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of local streams and creeks on Rt 40 in the Backlog area and several locations on Rt 2032 and Rt 1714.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 02:18:00 to 15-APR-07 02:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY DREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Dry Creek Road closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 03:03:00 to 15-APR-07 03:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Martin county officers advise that Pigeonroost was blocked in 2 places.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 04:03:00 to 15-APR-07 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELFRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Evacuation of several residents on Hatcher Street in Belfrey. Evacuation of residents of Octavia Hollow in the Stone area of Highway 199.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 06:35:00 to 15-APR-07 06:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lewis Hollow Road washed out by flood water.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 12:30:00 to 16-APR-07 05:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRYPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 451 closed due to flooding near the community of Yerkes.

Flash Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 06:25:00 to 15-APR-07 06:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Solomon Road closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 05:28:00 to 15-APR-07 05:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Smoot Creek Road closed.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 02:42:00 to 15-APR-07 02:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Home flooded at Teaberry.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-07 01:25:00 to 15-APR-07 01:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Residents stranded in their homes along Route 979.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-07 00:53:00 to 15-APR-07 00:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

KY Hwy 680 between Wayland and McDowell closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 08:16:00 to 15-APR-07 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Greasy Creek Road closed.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 08:00:00 to 15-APR-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 7 closed near Colson.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 02:36:00 to 15-APR-07 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two feet of water flowing on Prater Creek Road.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 05:13:00 to 15-APR-07 05:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 550 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 03:10:00 to 15-APR-07 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

WYMT reported the 9900 block of East Highway 550 closed due to high water.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 11:24:00 to 16-APR-07 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 2030 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 03:43:00 to 15-APR-07 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHELPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US 194 near Phelps, US 119 at Johns Creek and Meta, US 460 at Millard, and KY 80 at Elkhorn closed due to high water. Numerous secondary roads also closed. Route 194 at Majestic Mountain impassable. A 50 foot section of US 460 and KY Rt 122 Intersection and the mouth of Chloe Rd collapsed.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 03:43:00 to 15-APR-07 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAROLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

KY 979 closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 02:45:00 to 15-APR-07 02:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood water on Rt 979 delayed Fire Dept from responding to home fire. An alternate route had to found.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-07 00:45:00 to 15-APR-07 00:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Stone Cold Road just off US 23 closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 04:03:00 to 15-APR-07 04:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZEBULON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several houses and businesses on Kentucky Highway 1441 surrounded by water from Coons Creek. Also the Willow Trailer Court has numerous trailers surrounded by water.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 09:07:00 to 15-APR-07 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Families evacuated from homes due to flooding.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-07 05:27:00 to 15-APR-07 05:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple homes flooded. One family rescued from their home.