A multiple lines and clusters of intense showers and strong to severe thunderstorms brought a variety of severe weather to eastern Kentucky on May 2nd and 3rd. During the late morning and late afternoon hours of May 2nd, multiple thunderstorms formed ahead of an approaching frontal boundary. These storms eventually merged into a line that stretched across the entire forecast area late in the day on the 2nd. During the overnight hours a large area of intense showers and thunderstorms dumped anywhere from 2 to over 7 inches of rainfall. Flooding was the primary issue during the overnight and early morning hours of May 3rd. Some areas felt the affects of the flooding as late in the week as May 7th.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A coop observer measured 4.87 inches of rain between 1 and 11 pm.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 16:58:00 to 06-MAY-10 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 1571 was closed between mile markers 0 and 6 due to flooding. Kentucky 52 was closed between mile markers 14 and 15 due to flooding.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Mountain Parkway was still closed in both directions.

Heavy Rain in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESSY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported that 1.39 inches of rain fell in Cressy between 4 and 6 pm.

Debris Flow in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused a mudslide in the Hargett area on Route 89.

Heavy Rain in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESSY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer measured 1.39 inches of rainfall in Cressy between 6 and 8 pm.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streams were over roads or bridges in Hindman.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANSFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The junction of Highways 1249 and 1152 along Sand Springs Road were under water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Streams were over roads and bridges in Dorton.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 22:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 794 on the Clark and Estill county line was closed due to flooding.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUNDSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Rockcastle county sheriff reported that most of the roads north of Roundstone were under water.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 328 off of 618 was impassable due to flooding near Mt. Vernon.

Tornado in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF2 tornado touched down 1 mile south of Betsey in the Meadow Creek area. The tornado had a path length of 1/4 of a mile and a path width of 100 yards. The estimated wind speeds associated with the tornado were 110 to 120 mph. The tornado downed numerous trees. The twister also blew part of the roof off of a brick home, causing the corner of an outside wall to collapse.

Debris Flow in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A report was received of a hillside collapsing into the back of a house on Skinner Branch Road in Clay City.

Debris Flow in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 19:05:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brown Ridge Road and Highway 89 north of Estill County High School were closed due to mud slides.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 19:45:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A swift water rescue was performed for a couple of motorists on Hardwicks Creek Road near Clay City.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 22:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The following roads throughout Estill County were closed due to flood waters: Driftwood Drive, Little Doe Creek Road, Hargett Road, Millers Creek Road, and the intersection of Stump and Coalwash Roads.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 22:15:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLOWAY CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quail Run Road and Walling Road were impassable and closed due to flooding.

Flood in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County dispatch reported that some roads in or near Campton were closed due to high water. Some evacuations also took place before midnight on the 2nd.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 00:03:00 to 03-MAY-10 06:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEISURE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky Route 7 was closed near the confluence of the north fork of the Licking River and Road Fork in Wrigley.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

White Oak Road at John Rollins was flooded.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 01:35:00 to 03-MAY-10 06:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: YEADON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood water along KY Highway 30 west from a creek was starting to get around some mobile homes 2 miles south southeast of Elkatawa.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:04:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEE LICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that 2.2 inches of rain fell between 7 and 9 pm near Bee Lick. The storm total rainfall was 7.45 inches since Saturday.

Heavy Rain in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported that 5.35 inches of rain had fallen near Frenchburg since 8 am.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 19:52:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One lane of west bound I-64 was closed at mile marker 138 due to high water in Morehead.

Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 21:55:00 to 02-MAY-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEPHENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky Highway 486 and Kentucky Highway 409 in the vicinity of Stephens were closed due to flooding around midnight.

Flood in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 22:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A Lee county official reported that Kentucky Highway 52 from Whynot to the Estill county line was impassable due to water from a stream flooding the roadway.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 19:52:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of KY 32 at Bratton Branch were blocked by high water. Water had also entered businesses there. KY 32 in downtown Morehead was also impassable along with parts of US 60 both east and west of town.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 00:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large amount of flooding occurred along Boone Street in Stanton. Yards were flooded almost up to porches in some cases with up to a foot of water in lower lying areas. Many small tree limbs had been blown down. Six inches of storm total rainfall was measured.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 01:35:00 to 03-MAY-10 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 1427 was under a foot of flowing water from Abbott Creek 1 mile southwest of Bonanza.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 16:58:00 to 06-MAY-10 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUMBAUGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky Route 1209 and county road Searcy Branch were under water as of 348 am with a few homes on Rt 1209 surrounded by water in the community of Alumbaugh.

Heavy Rain in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that 5.05 inches of rain had fallen since 6 pm on May 2nd four miles northwest of Hyden and that Osborne Fork was 2/3 bankful.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streams had left their banks and flood roads and bridges in Science Hill.

Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 02:15:00 to 03-MAY-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 1612 was reported to be flooded and is closed at this time just inside the Carter county line.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:46:00 to 02-MAY-10 12:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARKEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streams were over roads and bridges in Morehead.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 04:25:00 to 03-MAY-10 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Kentucky State Police reported that flood water from a creek was over both lanes of US Hwy 421 near the Cawood area.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 09:10:00 to 07-MAY-10 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONFLUENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water from flooding of low lying areas along the middle fork of the Kentucky River in the Confluence area had reached a roadway. Local law enforcement also reported that a vehicle had driven into the water and stalled.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 18:51:00 to 05-MAY-10 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 100 foot stretch of Main St in Clay City was covered by flood water from the Red River and was closed. Stretches of Pompeii Road, KY Hwy 11, 11th St, and Hardwood St in Clay City were also closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLANDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Sections of KY Hwy 1912 and KY Hwy 1004 near in and around Orlando were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBBINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

KY Hwy 1612 was reported to be flooded and was closed just inside the Carter county line 4 miles east southeast of Bruin.

Flash Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streams and rivers were over roads and bridges in Salyersville.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:25:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLOWAY CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads across the county were closed due to flooding. The list included Eades Drive, Walton Road, Sub Station Road, Dry Branch Road, and Blackburn Road.

Heavy Rain in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESSY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported 2.78 inches of rainfall in Cressy since 8 am.

Heavy Rain in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported that 3.58 inches of rain had fallen in Clay City since 8 am.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 16:58:00 to 05-MAY-10 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUNDSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wildie Rd was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 02:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEE LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A volunteer spotter reported that 2.2 inches of rain fell 5 miles west of Bee Lick Saturday night. An additional 4 inches of rain fell on Sunday, May 2nd in the same area. This resulted in some flash flooding in the Bee Lick Area.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 01:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two county roads near West Liberty were flooded and closed due to high water from flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:45:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Motorists had to be rescued from a vehicle along Adams Ridge Road in Clay City. Winchester Road at the Powell and Clark county line was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 16:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A swift water rescue was performed on Frames Branch Road near Clay City. A motorist drove their car into flood waters and got stuck.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 02:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Both the Lee and Breathitt county dispatch offices reported that KY Highway 52 was flooded with about 16 inches of flood water from a nearby creek 2 miles west of Oakdale.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Highway 235 in Trimble was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Main Street in Clay City was closed at the Dairy Queen due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Oak Hill Road 1 mile north northwest of the Somerset-Pulaski County airport was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUBANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Old Wayesburg Road was closed due to flooding 1 mile east of Eubank.

Flash Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:15:00 to 03-MAY-10 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINEFORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Highway 160 near Kingdom Come Settlement School was flooded.

Flash Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood waters picked up several cars along Mill Creek 7 miles southeast of Owingsville and carried them downstream. One woman had to be rescued from her car.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Mountain Parkway was blocked at mile marker 16 in Clay City due to flash flooding. The water rose rapidly and was running across both the east and westbound lanes. The entrance to the Mountain Parkway in Winchester was also closed to keep hapless motorists from driving into the flooded road near in Clay City. The parkway was also closed at mile marker 18. Adams Ridge Road and Skinner Holler were also closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:45:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One lane of Kentucky 324, Kentucky 174, and Kentucky 3303 were all closed due to flooding in Flemingsburg.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Main Street in Clay City was impassable at Diary Queen due to flooding. The Mountain Parkway was also closed at Exit 22 on the west side of Stanton.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 18:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Beech Fork Reservoir between Clay City and Stanton was in danger of breach. Water was overflowing the dam according to the Beech Fork Water Commission.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four feet of water was flowing over Hardwicks Creek Road in Vaughns Mill.

Flash Flood in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 01:05:00 to 03-MAY-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Wolfe county dispatch reported that Elkins Road and South Washington Road were closed due to flooding near Campton.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streams were over creeks and bridges in Stanville.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streams had left their banks and were entering buildings in downtown Mt Sterling.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several roads were impassable around Rowan county.  Eight inches of water was running across Tripplett Street in Morehead. Nip Hollow Road was experiencing rising water at Haldeman. The intersection of Logan Hollow Road and Copperas Hollow Road were impassable north of Morehead. There was also a mudslide at the 4000 block of Cristy Creek Road south of Morehead.

Flash Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 460 west near Means was closed as well as several other roads throughout Menifee county. Two shelters were set up for an undeterminable number of residents threatened by the flooding. One shelter was at Means and the other at Big Woods.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 04:06:00 to 03-MAY-10 08:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BULAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Kentucky Highway 476 in the Bulan area had a 500 section covered by 2 feet of flood water from a nearby creek.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LACKEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky Route 550 near the Knott county line was reported by the Kentucky State Police to have been submerged beneath flood water south of Garrett.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:20:00 to 03-MAY-10 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flood water from Abbott Creek was reported by and ambulance service to be up to the back door of a home in the Creekside subdivision.

Flash Flood in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Beattyville Police Dept reported that Silver Creek Road was flooded by water from Silver Creek and was impassable.

Flash Flood in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 01:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEATTYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Beattyville Police Dept reported that Blaines Branch Road was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CUMMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Both lanes of US Route 460 were closed in the community of Grassy Creek due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 18:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLOWAY CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing into the Estill County library.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 23:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some street flooding was reported in Corbin, especially in poor drainage areas. The roads were impassable at the underpass at Roy Kidd and Depot, a section of Bacon Creek Road and a section of KY 312 on the east of the city. High water was also reported at Master St and Vaughn.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 22:55:00 to 03-MAY-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Meatscaffold Branch had flooded Highway 2466 with water up to a foot deep. The water had receeded and uncovered the road as of 1250 am.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 23:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Master Street and Bacon Creek Road near the Corbin nursing home were under water.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 25 near the Madison county line was closed due to a rock slide. Highway at Doug Hill Road was also closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:50:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESSY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Noland Creek Road was completely impassable due to water flowing over the road 8 miles north northwest of Irvine.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WITT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The office of emergency management reported that the following roads had been closed due to flooding in Irvine: Sunrise Valley Road, Clear Creek Road, Red Lick Road, Red Lick Road, and Maupin Hill Road.

Flash Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rain washed out a culvert on Route 1620 north of Stark.

Heavy Rain in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Estill county EM reported that 4.75 inches of rain had fallen in Irvine since 8 am.