Severe thunderstorms brought flooding and tree damage, building, and powerline damage to portions of eastern Kentucky on September 11, 2010. The worst of the flooding actually occurred in the normally flood resistent Pulaski county. As many as five inches of rain fell in the Somerset area with numerous streets flooded due to the heavy rainfall. Numerous trees were blown down in near the Wayne county hospital in Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 16:55:00 to 11-SEP-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROSPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto a home in Trosper off of KY Hwy 225.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 15:40:00 to 11-SEP-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on White Oak Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 15:20:00 to 11-SEP-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large branches were blown down on Slant Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 15:40:00 to 11-SEP-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down outside the Wayne County Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 16:19:00 to 11-SEP-10 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESBAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tin roof was partially blown off of a barn near the intersection of Tomcat Trail and Hwy 80E.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 16:28:00 to 11-SEP-10 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree that was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts fell onto and downed a power line on Danger Branch Road off of KY Hwy 1482.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 01:30:00 to 11-SEP-10 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was measured up to the door handles of automobiles in and around Somerset including on Kit Cowan Rd, Kennedy St, Kentucky Ave, and Oak View Drive.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 05:15:00 to 11-SEP-10 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARDIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle was surrounded by rising water along Summit Point Drive near West KY Hwy 80.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 08:30:00 to 11-SEP-10 10:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High was water was reported inside buildings in Nancy.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 01:30:00 to 11-SEP-10 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public measured 5 inches of rainfall in Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 16:35:00 to 11-SEP-10 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOUSANDSTICKS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A volunteer weather observer reported that approximately 20 tree limbs had been blown down in his yard. Four of the limbs measured 6 inches in diameter.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 01:30:00 to 11-SEP-10 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TATEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was covering the north bound lanes of US 27 near Garland Road. The depth of the water was unknown.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 01:30:00 to 11-SEP-10 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SOMERSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Langdon Street on Monticello Road was flooded.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 11-SEP-10 03:00:00 to 11-SEP-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bacon Creek Road was closed. It was reopened later in the morning.