An extremely moist airmass, highlighted by morning dewpoints near 80 and precipitable water values near 2 inches, combined with afternoon temperatures in the upper 90s to bring very unstable conditions during the early to mid afternoon on July 12th. Slow moving pulse thunderstorms brought localized excessive rains to central Kentucky.  Isolated wind damage due to wet microbursts knocked down power lines and trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 13:30:00 to 12-JUL-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that trees were downed countywide.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 13:07:00 to 12-JUL-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intense slow moving thunderstorms brought flash flooding to many streets in Glasgow. Some streets were covered by up to 3 feet of water.  A water rescue was required for one flooded home.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media reported flash flooding over Mount Holly Road in Fairdale. A Metropolitan Sewer District rain gauge nearby measured 3 inches in one hour's time.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 13:30:00 to 12-JUL-11 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported that road crews had to barricade Siloam Road off of State Highway 90 southeast of Glasgow due to high water.

Flash Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 13:25:00 to 12-JUL-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOB LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State highways 1243, 640, 70 and 314 were closed near Knob Lick due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 15:25:00 to 12-JUL-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAHERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water flooded State Highway 144 just to the south of Flaherty.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 16:34:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that 2 roads were closed in Taylorsville due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 16:47:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEPHERDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local Broadcast Media reported two to three feet of water on North Buckman Street between Walgreens and Big-0 Tire Company. Several measured reports of heavy rain were received from Bullitt County. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 4.12 inches of rain. A Kentucky Mesonet Site also measured 2.88 inches of rain within one hour. Both of these amounts were measured between 3 and 5 pm EST.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 12:14:00 to 12-JUL-11 12:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees and power lines downed across Glasgow.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 12:25:00 to 12-JUL-11 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that two trees were toppled along Kentucky State Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 12:30:00 to 12-JUL-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HISEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local Broadcast media reported that several trees and power lines were downed near Hiseville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-11 16:28:00 to 12-JUL-11 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW HILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that trees were downed in several locations in Shelbyville, including the intersection of Henry Clay and 2nd Streets.