A slow moving low pressure system tracked across southeastern KY on April 12.  Ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico wrapped around this vertically stacked low pressure system into central Kentucky.  A deformation band set up across this area.  Four to 5 inches of rain fell in parts of central Kentucky leading to many reports of flash flooding and impassable roads.

Heavy Rain in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 03:30:00 to 12-APR-11 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANZANT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter from Askin, KY reported 3.55 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 03:30:00 to 12-APR-11 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported road closures on KY 585, Old Franklin Rd., between mile markers 7 and 8.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 04:14:00 to 12-APR-11 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The road was closed at Highway 62 and Liberty Rd. in Beaver Dam.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 04:30:00 to 12-APR-11 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported road closures on KY 1533, Meador Port Oliver Rd., between mile markers 0 and 3.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 05:00:00 to 12-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINE GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition to 4.5 inches of rain the trained spotter reported Otter Creek was out of its banks.

Flood in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:12:00 to 12-APR-11 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer reported 2.89 inches of rain, resulting in several county road closures.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:15:00 to 12-APR-11 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported road closures on Grassland Black Gold Rd., Willy Webb Rd., and Alexander Creek bridge.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:15:00 to 12-APR-11 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNFISH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reported road closures on Cedar Grove Church Rd.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:35:00 to 12-APR-11 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County officials reported numerous roads were closed due to high water across the county.  Richland Rd., Dexterville Rd., and Woodbury Rd. were all closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:44:00 to 12-APR-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Nicholas county emergency manager reported numerous streams and creeks out of their banks as well as several roads closed across the county due to flooding.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:50:00 to 12-APR-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky 403, Woodbury Loop, was closed between mile markers 4 and 5.

Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:50:00 to 12-APR-11 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLF LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky 3201, Quality Rd., was closed between mile markers 0 and 1.  Kentucky 107, Deerlick Rd., was closed between mile markers 4 and 5.

Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:50:00 to 12-APR-11 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAMS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky 1153, Beechland Rd., was closed between mile markers 4 and 5.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:50:00 to 12-APR-11 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closures were reported on KY 626, Jackson Bridge Rd., between mile markers 3 and 4.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 07:40:00 to 12-APR-11 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported road closures for multiple days at Jackson Bridge Rd. near Kelly Harris Rd. due to a total of 5.2 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 07:52:00 to 12-APR-11 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kentucky highway 1989 eastbound and westbound lanes near Harrodsburg were closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 08:15:00 to 12-APR-11 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.36 inches of rain.

Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 07:10:00 to 12-APR-11 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reports impassable roads near the intersection of Lily Pike and Love Ln. as well as other flooded roads throughout Spencer county along the Salt River.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 08:34:00 to 12-APR-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported about 7-8 total road closures throughout the entire county that were closed for approximately 3-4 hours due to flowing water.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 08:45:00 to 12-APR-11 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 2.83 inches fell from 7 pm on the 11th through the morning of the 12th.  The storm total rainfall was 4.19 inches.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 09:03:00 to 12-APR-11 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEWEE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water flowing over Ash Ave. near Floyds Creek.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 09:51:00 to 12-APR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road closures were reported on Miller Rd., John Alford Rd., and Garrett Hollow Rd.

Heavy Rain in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 10:30:00 to 12-APR-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLETOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 3.75 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 05:41:00 to 12-APR-11 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTIN BOX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two water rescues took place.  One was in Elizabethtown on Peterson Dr.  The second car was located at High Plains Rd. and Lamar Ln.

Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 07:30:00 to 12-APR-11 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads in the county were closed due to flood waters.

Heavy Rain in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 08:00:00 to 12-APR-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORTONSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS spotter reported 3.03 inches of rain.