Multiple clusters of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms brought widespread wind damage and flooding to eastern Kentucky on August 4th.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:35:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down near the Wendell H Ford airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 16:15:00 to 04-AUG-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTSHADE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highways 1524 and 66 and on the parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 16:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down on Laurel Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 16:35:00 to 04-AUG-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down near Verda on Highway 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:05:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE KNOT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Northfork Southern Railroad was closed for approximately 3 hours due to downed trees on the tracks between Century Lane and Roundtop Road. Elsewhere across the county, a tree fell on a house in the Whitley City area and several roads were closed due to downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 14:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on old Kentucky 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 14:40:00 to 04-AUG-09 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down at various locations around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:05:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIMROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down on Route 2017.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:07:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE KNOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Cal Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:10:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: IDA MAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on Route 587.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:15:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down east of Corbin.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCLEVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two 8 inch diameter trees were blown down on Highway 3193. The trees also snapped a power pole when they fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEXTONS CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half of a barn blown down and several apple trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:35:00 to 04-AUG-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEAVY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees down around Keavy with water rising along roads.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 09:50:00 to 05-AUG-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hinkston Creek was reported to be flooding and still rising, with portions of east Main Street, South Queen Street, and West Locust Street closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:30:00 to 04-AUG-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRASSY LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Substantial flooding reported at the intersection of Spencer and Whitaker Lanes on east side of town.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 15:45:00 to 04-AUG-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 1304 is closed due to running water in Bimble.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 14:00:00 to 04-AUG-09 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIMBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was flowing across Highway 3439 at Bimble.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 09:53:00 to 04-AUG-09 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported numerous roads impassable across the county. Some roads affected include Main Street in Mount Sterling, Kidwell Road, Levee Road, Hinkstonpike, US Highway 60, Prewitt Grassy Road, and Owinsgville Road.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 10:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 15 has over 6 inches of water flowing across it. Debris was also flowing across the road.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 04-AUG-09 10:50:00 to 04-AUG-09 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Powell County emergency manager say that Stanton is experiencing severe flash flooding. A rescue was underway in the city limits on Stanton Road. A daycare center was evacuated due to flooding and many businesses were flooded. Debris was seen flowing across many roads within Stanton city limits.