A potent and slow moving area of low pressure dumped heavy rainfall on portions of eastern Kentucky on January 24th and 25th. The result for quite a few locations east of I-75 was flooded and washed out roads. Numerous roads in the affected counties had to be closed for varying periods of time due to flood water or damaged caused to the roads by the flood water.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The following roads were still under water as of report time, Driftwood Drive, Nolands Creek, Dark Hollow Road and State Road 3328. A section of Congleton road had collapsed in the Cobb Hill area and Stewart Fork Road had been washed out.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lot Mud Creek Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Over one foot of running water over highway 6 in Barbourville.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 14:55:00 to 24-JAN-10 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOW CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 1064 was closed 6 miles south southeast of Corbin due to flood water.

Flood in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTONGIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported on secondary roads in and around Lincoln.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPFOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public received information from a 911 dispatcher about flooding problems around Perry county. Highway 2020 at Squabble Creek was under water below Buckhorn Dam. Water was also reported over Highway 28 in Perry County. Numerous rock slides have also been reported around the county between 3 and 8 pm on the 24th.

Heavy Rain in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

As a result of heavy rainfall, four inches of water was reported running over Highway 92 in Monticello.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WISEMANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Redlick Road was closed in the vicinity of Irvine due to high water or backwater from the Kentucky River.

Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNOXFORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water or backwater from the Cumberland River and larger tributaries lead to road closures on Kentucky Highway 229 and Kentucky Highway 11 north as well as numerous other county roads.

Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVERSOLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Backwater flooding from the south fork of the Kentucky River caused Highways 2024 and 3347 to be closed.

Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A car was trapped on a flooded road in East Bernstadt.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were covered with water county wide at depths of between 4 inches and 1 foot.

Flood in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORSE CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters led to the closure of portions of Highway 80 and the Hal Rogers Parkway near Manchester.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALBERT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Most small creeks between Campton and Talbert were at bank full with some minor flooding noted in fields and pastures. Numerous backed up culverts and one minor rock slide on the side of Highway 30 were reported west of Jackson. The rock slide was not in the road and was not hindering traffic.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dark Hollow Road was flooded and Congleton Road was partially washed out.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of water was reported over Kentucky 1427 and Abbott Creek Road 2 miles east of Bonanza.

Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUBLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Oakley Creek was out of its banks and was flooding a portion of Highway 1635 near Royalton, rendering the road impassable.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 24-JAN-10 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky Highway 1098 washed out at Smiths Branch about 2 miles up from Highway 15.