On Tuesday November 30th, a strong low pressure system with a abundant moisture and strong winds moved into the TN and OH valleys. The drenching rains caused the major rivers in the area to rise to above flood levels. This prompted Flood warnings across the area that lasted into December the 2nd. The front also had strong synoptic winds that prompted the need for a wind advisory on the 29th.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOFFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

New Zion Road was underwater.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 25 south was closed near Pleasant View due to water over road.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tackett Creek Road was underwater.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURK HOLLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 1804 at KY25 down to 1 lane.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 911 dispatch reported that water is over the road at the intersection of Highways 6 and 26.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOW CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 1064 is closed near the fire department due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 18:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITLEY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky 1363 was closed due to high water from about mile marker 7 to 9.

Heavy Rain in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 07:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBOURVILLE
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reports 2.56 inches of rainfall since 7 AM 3.02 inches storm total as of 445 PM.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 11:30:00 to 30-NOV-10 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOLDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Land Fill Road at Highway 26 is under water and closed.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 13:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SURRAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Most of the secondary county roads across the county are now covered in standing water.

Flash Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 15:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUTTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency manager reported that Hoppers Creek Road was underwater and closed.

Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 10:45:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXODUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Devils Creek Road and Otter Creek Road west of Stearns were underwater.

Flash Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 17:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE KNOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A road slide occurred on state highway 1470 east of Pine Knot due to heavy rain.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 16:50:00 to 30-NOV-10 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: County Official

Water was reported to be over US Highway 421 near mile marker 6 in the Helton vicinity. The highway department was in the process of closing at least one lane of the highway.

Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 17:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Marsh Creek is out of its banks.

Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 17:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEARNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rock Creek is out of its banks.

Flood in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 10:45:00 to 30-NOV-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEYBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Gordon Taylor Road in the Sawyer area was under water.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 29-NOV-10 10:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALBERT
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee has reported that 2.62 inches of rain has fallen over the last 25 hours.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 17:25:00 to 30-NOV-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The road was closed near Tower and county highway 3436.

Strong Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 03:50:00 to 30-NOV-10 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and limbs were blown down in Grapevine along Hwy 1499 and in Big Creek on Hwy 194.

Flash Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 15:00:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sasser Road near London was underwater and closed.

High Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 12:05:00 to 30-NOV-10 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 58 mph was measured by the mesonet observing site located in the Flatwoods area at 2774 feet msl.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 30-NOV-10 15:15:00 to 30-NOV-10 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The county dispatch reported that water was over the road in some sections of the roadway and nearly running over a bridge in another location on Chop Bottom Road.