A stalled cold front over the Mississippi Valley spawned thunderstorms producing heavy rain from northern Mississippi through middle Tennessee and central Kentucky into southern Indiana. With little movement of the front, training of storms produced record or near-record 2-day rainfall totals from 8 to 10+ inches in many locations across central Kentucky.  Major flooding occurred in at least 40 Kentucky counties, washing out roads and inundating municipal water treatment plants.  Four lives were lost in Kentucky - three in vehicles and one in a home, where the resident was apparently electrocuted in high water. Over the following days, most area rivers were in flood, including some flooding along the main stem of the Ohio River.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 00:54:00 to 02-MAY-10 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over the road at Thames Valley Rd. and Veterans Memorial and at Robin Ave. and Jennings Dr.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:50:00 to 06-MAY-10 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HINESDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Green River at Munfordville crested at 51.9 feet around 5 AM EST on May 4. Flood stage at Munfordville is 28 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with the city park below the U.S. 31W bridge flooded, and most agricultural bottom land flooded.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 08-MAY-10 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Green River at Brownsville crested at 37.5 feet around 645 AM EST on May 5. Flood stage at Brownsville is 18 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with homes in the bottom land flooded.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

National Turnpike at the Gene Snyder Freeway was closed due to standing water.  National Turnpike was also closed at Outer Loop.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 00:49:00 to 02-MAY-10 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over the road at 10th and College St., Fairview Rd. and 31W, and from Mt. Victor Rd. to Lovers Ln.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:21:00 to 02-MAY-10 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed due to high water in Grayson County including KY 878 between mile markers 2 and 3, US 62 between the 7 and 8 mile markers, and portions of KY 224.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:22:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky 261 at mile marker 1 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:57:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swift water rescue occurred on Highway 70 east of Campbellsville.  Two people were successfully rescued from their vehicle.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:40:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUNNEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was covering both of the eastbound lanes of the Bluegrass Parkway between mile markers 5 and 8.

Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:15:00 to 06-MAY-10 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Kentucky River at High Bridge Lock crested around 42.6 feet at 1 PM EST on May 4. Flood stage at High Bridge is 30 feet. Major flooding occurs at this level, with a large section of Wilmore flooded.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:35:00 to 08-MAY-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested around 50.7 feet at 730 PM EST on May 4. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Major flooding occurs at this level, with water in businesses and homes in Boston and New Haven.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 23:20:00 to 06-MAY-10 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rough River at Dundee crested at 28.7 feet around noon EST on May 3. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with the post office at Barretts Ferry flooded.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:50:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIDDS STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two feet of water was covering US 127 at KY 906 in Casey County.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:04:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KINNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A woman and her child were swept away by flood waters.  They were successfully rescued by law enforcement.

Flash Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 13:07:00 to 02-MAY-10 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were several houses with water in the basement.  Bethel Christian Church had 6 feet of water inside.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:45:00 to 04-MAY-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Stoner Creek at Paris crested around 26.2 feet at noon EST on May 3. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Major flooding occurs at this level, with water entering homes and businesses.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:11:00 to 02-MAY-10 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLERMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One lane of KY 245 was blocked due to high water near Bernheim Forest.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:32:00 to 02-MAY-10 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported flooding in Waynesburg with water entering buildings.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 04:15:00 to 01-MAY-10 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY STATION
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A lightning strike caused limbs to fly.  Some of the limbs broke windows in homes along Rogers St. off West Pages Ln.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:53:00 to 02-MAY-10 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky 61 was closed from mile marker 1 to 2 due to high water.  KY 487 was also closed at the 1 mile marker due to flooding.

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 22:32:00 to 01-MAY-10 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement from the towns of Hartford, Beaver Dam, and Rockport in Ohio County reported quarter size hail.

Hail in HART, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 00:32:00 to 02-MAY-10 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 06:20:00 to 01-MAY-10 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power outages were reported in the area due to lightning.

Heavy Rain in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:52:00 to 02-MAY-10 07:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR SPGS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A long time resident noted that water in the fiels was the highest he had seen in decades.  The observer measured 5.7 inches in storm total precipitation since early May 1st.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:53:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARROWBONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kentucky 90 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 10:24:00 to 02-MAY-10 10:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUSTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported water covering streets and bridges.

Lightning in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 06:50:00 to 01-MAY-10 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power outages were reported in the area due to lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 01:45:00 to 02-MAY-10 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported down due to strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 04:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several barns and sheds received structural damage.  A mobile home was also moved off its foundation.  Several trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:55:00 to 02-MAY-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAMALIEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and it was blocking Fountain Run Rd.

Flash Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of three to four inches of rain fell across Trimble county from May 1-2.

Flash Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 06:43:00 to 02-MAY-10 07:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLETTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky 335 between the 2 and 3 mile markers was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:04:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STIBBINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was rapidly rising near KY 44 and Knob Creek Rd. The public reported that water was covering Highway 44.

Flood in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of rain fell over Mercer county from May 1-2.  This caused major flooding on the Kentucky River that lasted many days before receding.

Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of rain fell over Mercer county from May 1-2.  This caused major flooding on the Kentucky River that lasted many days before receding.

Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:20:00 to 02-MAY-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE TEXAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of rain across Fayette county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:09:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERICO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Deerlick Rd. was closed between mile markers 4 and 5.  Cooperstown-Quality Rd. was closed due to high water.  Beechland and Gordonsville roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 04:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall caused water to flow over a bridge on St. Francis Highway near Raywick.  Debris from the water also blocked the roadway.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 03:50:00 to 02-MAY-10 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ohio county dispatch reported numerous road closures from Beaver Dam to Dundee.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:15:00 to 02-MAY-10 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of county roads were temporarily obstructed by debris and rocks from water flowing over the roads.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:11:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Springfield Rd. was closed between mile markers 4 and 6.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:12:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Jackson Bridge Rd. was closed between mile marker 3 and 4.

Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of rain across Spencer county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 01:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Logan county dispatch reported flash flooding had caused problems along Main St. in Auburn.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:19:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

At the time of the call a swift water rescue was taking place on Concord Rd.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains caused flash flooding of the Hanging Fork River on KY 300 near Stanford.  One person died when a van with multiple passengers was swept off the road into the river.  The driver of the van exited the vehicle and climbed onto the roof.  He then lost his grip and fell into the rushing water.  M47VE.

Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NINEVAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of rain fell over Anderson county from May 1-2.  This caused major flooding on the Kentucky River that lasted many days before receding.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of eight to ten inches of rain fell across Adair county from May 1-2.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 04:20:00 to 01-MAY-10 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power outages due to lightning were reported in Jefferson County.

Flash Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 03:50:00 to 02-MAY-10 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Larue county dispatch reported flash flooding affecting Highways 61 and 470 in southeastern Larue county near the towns of Buffalo and Mount Sherman.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 04:13:00 to 02-MAY-10 04:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Taylor County law enforcement reported six inches of water in a home and a driveway flooded by water.  The resident was not able to leave due to the driveway being washed out.

Heavy Rain in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 14:16:00 to 02-MAY-10 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a total of 8 inches of rain measures since early May 1.

Flash Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous reports of flooded and closed roads countywide.  Five homes were evacuated due to rising water in a subdivision of Perryville.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:07:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUALITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Dallam Creek Bridge Rd. was closed between mile markers 4 and 6.

Flash Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 08:08:00 to 02-MAY-10 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASPHALT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Segal Rd. was closed between mile marker 4 and 5.

Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 15:09:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kentucky 70 at KY 1649 near Liberty was closed with 6 inches of water covering the intersection.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 16:51:00 to 02-MAY-10 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

At the time of the call a swift water rescues were taking place on Tates Creek Rd. in Richmond and at Simpson Ln. west of Ford.

Flood in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:20:00 to 02-MAY-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to eight inches of rain across Clark county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flood in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to six inches of rain across Scott county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of rain across Spencer county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flash Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 02:45:00 to 02-MAY-10 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALYBEATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding led to the closure of New Grove Rd. and Chalybeate School Rd. near 31W in southern Edmonson County.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:20:00 to 02-MAY-10 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple roads were closed countywide due to flood waters, including KY 333 between mile markers 15 and 16, KY 690 between the 16 and 17 mile markers, and KY 2199 between the 1 and 2 mile markers.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 04:00:00 to 11-MAY-10 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Green River at Woodbury crested at 49.5 feet around 2 PM EST on May 5. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Major flooding occurs at this level. Woodbury was nearly cut off, and parts of the town were flooded. U.S. Highway 231 near the William Natcher Parkway was flooded and Morgantown High School was cut off.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 05:00:00 to 16-MAY-10 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Green River at Rochester Ferry crested at 28.6 feet around 6 AM EST on May 7. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with water in basements of some homes in Rochester. Sections of Kentucky Highway 70 and Highway 1117 were closed by high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 03:50:00 to 07-MAY-10 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Kentucky River at Frankfort crested at 42.8 feet around 7 PM EST on May 4. Flood stage at Frankfort is 31 feet. Major flooding occurs at this level with basements of homes and businessed in downtown Frankfort flooded. The Bellepoint area was cut off by high water.

Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:47:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple roads were closed throughout Casey county.  Several residences were flooded and several motorists were stranded.  Highways 127, 70, and 501 were all impassable in spots.

Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 06:00:00 to 04-MAY-10 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 21.9 feet around 9 AM EST on May 4. Flood stage is 20 feet. This is just short of moderate flooding for Cynthiana. Large sections of the city park were flooded. Water begins to back up in streets in the west side of town. The river is at bankfull on the south side of town.

Heavy Rain in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:19:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNOLIA
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported 5.23 inches of rain during the previous 24 hours.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 09:20:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PREACHERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six inches of water was flowing over Frog Branch Rd. near Hustonville resulting in a road closure.  Flooding was also occurring in Stanford at the intersection of State Roads 27 and 78.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:10:00 to 07-MAY-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring crested around 41.0 feet at 945 AM EST on May 5. Flood stage at Blue Licks Spring is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, but the moderate level is at 42 feet, where water begins to enter the observer's house. At 30 feet, there is some flooding of crop land.

Tornado in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:35:00 to 02-MAY-10 07:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMPKINSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey confirmed that a tornado touched down around 835 am CDT 4.3 miles west of Tompkinsville.  A tobacco barn and several trees were damaged.  The tornado then traveled east around 5.7 miles and lifted 1.4 miles east of Tompkinsville after damaging several trees.  The tornado was rated EF-0 with estimated winds of 80 to 85 mph.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:31:00 to 02-MAY-10 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was in progress at the time of the call with a car trapped on Lincoln Ave. The rescue was successful.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 14:15:00 to 05-MAY-10 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VICTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Barren River at Bowling Green crested at 43.7 feet around 315 PM EST on May 3. Flood stage at Bowling Green is 28 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, which is about 1.3 feet below the major flood stage. Several homes were flooded, the Beech Bend Racetrack was flooded, as were the approaches to the Kentucky 185 bridge.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 18:40:00 to 02-MAY-10 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The heavy rains over the previous 24 hours caused the creek flowing by a home to flood the house.  One person died in the home when they began shaking and collapsed in the water.  The cause of death was found to be drowning and electrocution due to submersion.  M65PH.

Flash Flood in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 10:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of eight to ten inches of rain fell across Russell county from May 1-2.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYNARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains continued to send flash flood waters over many roads in the county. A 72-year old male sustained a broken arm when flood waters washed his pickup off of KY Highway 482 near a bridge on Pleasant Ridge Church Road by the raging flood waters of Drakes Creek.   A daring ladder truck rescue of the man from his truck - which was wedged into a fence by the flood waters - was captured on film by the editor of the local newspaper.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-10 22:30:00 to 01-MAY-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains caused flash flood on Snake Creek Road near Maple Grove Church Road.  One person died when he reportedly got out of a vehicle that was overcome by flood waters and was swept away.  M34VE.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of five to eight inches of rain fell across Cumberland county from May 1-2.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:18:00 to 02-MAY-10 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department responded to flooded homes and mobile homes where people were trapped due to rising water.  Evacuations also took place.

Flash Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR FLAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding, and Dunham Lake dam on the north side of Edmonton was in danger of failing when water surging over the spillway eroded up to 7 feet of earth away from both sides of the concrete spillway.  The rushing water also washed away the shoulder of a roadway immediately downstream of the dam.  A total of eight to ten inches of rain fell across Metcalfe county from May 1-2.

Flash Flood in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMPKINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of six to ten inches of rain fell across Monroe county from May 1-2.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused flooding on portions of Dover Church Road.  One fatality occurred when a person reportedly got out of her vehicle, was overcome by flood waters and was swept away.  F27VE.

Flood in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALVISA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to seven inches of rain fell over Mercer county from May 1-2.  This caused major flooding on the Kentucky River that lasted many days before receding.

Flash Flood in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to flash flooding.  A total of seven to ten inches of rain fell across Clinton county from May 1-2.

Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 07:00:00 to 02-MAY-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of rain across Shelby county May 1-2 led to areal flooding in spots across the county on the 2nd.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 17:10:00 to 05-MAY-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Kentucky River at Ford Lock crested at 32.3 feet around 1015 AM  EST on May 3. Flood stage at Ford is 26 feet. At this level, some offices at the Fort Boonesborough State Park are flooded, and some homes along Kentucky Highway 388 are threatened by flood waters.