A moist and unstable atmosphere led to the formation of several areas of showers and thunderstorms during the overnight and early morning hours of August 12th. The resulting rainfall and runoff from these showers and storms led to flooding problems for portions of eastern Kentucky, particularly in Leslie county, where numerous reports of flooding were received.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 11:00:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOSKINSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High water from Beech Fork in southern Leslie county was beginning to threaten a home.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 02:26:00 to 12-AUG-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMILAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water was reported to be over a bridge along Coon Creek Road.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 04:30:00 to 12-AUG-09 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood water was reported to be up to a residence near the grade school.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 01:00:00 to 12-AUG-09 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 421 was reported to have been washed away near the intersection with Highway 406. A driver who was not aware that the road was washed drove his car into the flood waters at this location and had to take refuge in a tree after his car became flooded.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 01:30:00 to 12-AUG-09 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Army Trail Road was reported to be flooded and flood water was also reported to be over a bridge in this area.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 01:53:00 to 12-AUG-09 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOSKINSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

KY Highway 2009 was reported to be washed away and in another section flood water was reported to be over a bridge.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 00:02:00 to 12-AUG-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVAWAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Perry county dispatch received a report of flooding in the Big Creek area. Several inches of water were flowing across Highway 1096 near Avawam.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches to a foot of water was reported over a roadway near Cutshin Creek.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was covering Highway 421 in southern Leslie county. Multiple mudslides were also reported with sections of the road having broken off.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flood water was reported to be across KY Highway 80.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STINNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A man continues to be stranded in a tree in Stinnet and emergency workers are having trouble getting to him. Highway 421 in Cutshin is closed due to flooding.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Big Valley Road was reported to be under water.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-09 03:05:00 to 12-AUG-09 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High water was reported over KY Highway 699.