Ahead of a slow-moving cold front, widespread heavy rain from two to three inches caused local flooding. These amounts fell over a 48-hour period. The heaviest rainfall rates occurred in a squall line that crossed western Kentucky on the evening of the 8th. This squall line produced isolated wind damage, mainly in the Pennyrile region. The squall line of thunderstorms occurred along a tight gradient of low level moisture in the vicinity of an east-west frontal zone. South of the line, surface dew points were in the lower 70's, with weak instability and strong deep-layer wind shear. Isolated strong wind gusts occurred with individual bowing-line segments embedded in the squall line.

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 11:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The following highways in Henderson County were closed due to high water: Kentucky 812 between the 4 and 5 mile markers, Kentucky 2183 between the 0 and 3 mile markers, Kentucky 1539 between the 1 and 2 mile markers, and Kentucky 1557 between the 2 and 3 mile markers.

Heavy Rain in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 10:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews reported that water was over a number of highways. The high water prompted signage or flaggers to be stationed at the following locations to slow traffic: Kentucky 80 from the 2 to 3 mile marker, Kentucky 1820 from the 2 to 3 mile marker, and Kentucky 1628 from the 3 to 4 mile marker. All of these roadways were reported open and passable.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 01:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Outbuildings and trees on a farm were damaged.

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KUTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 1943 was closed between the three and four mile markers due to water over the road.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAPMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 1179 was closed near Kentucky 141, between the 0 and 1 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 01:15:00 to 09-OCT-09 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree was uprooted in Greenville. Strong winds were responsible for other scattered minor damage.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A ramp at exit 37 of the Pennyrile Parkway was covered by water. In outlying areas of the county, a few secondary roads were closed by flooding for over 24 hours. High water was reported on Kentucky 502. County road crews spent much of the 9th clearing large culverts and bridges of debris and posting high water signs. The emergency management office in Madisonville measured nearly three inches of rain over a two-day period. A mesonet site near Madisonville recorded about 2.75 inches.

Hail in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-OCT-09 20:44:00 to 08-OCT-09 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: REED
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 09-OCT-09 00:10:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

At an industrial park within the northeastern city limits of Madisonville, several panels of tin were torn off the roof of a spec building. Insulation was blown away. Some branches and debris were found in the surrounding area.