Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms produced sporadic tree damage and flash flooding across portions of eastern KY during the morning of July 21st. The areas that saw the worst flooding were Floyd, Martin, Perry, and Whitley counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 05:32:00 to 21-JUL-11 05:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large limbs and one tree were blown down along or near KY Hwy 114.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 05:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The county judge executive reported that an estimated 4 inches of rain had fallen on portions of northern Floyd county between 6 and 8 am.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 09:10:00 to 21-JUL-11 09:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Williamsburg.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 08:00:00 to 21-JUL-11 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred along Rockcastle Creek downstream of Davella between 9 am and 3 pm. Rockcastle experienced rises throughout the day due to runoff from heavy rainfall earlier that morning.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 05:15:00 to 21-JUL-11 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quickly rising water surrounded a trailer in Davella.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 07:30:00 to 21-JUL-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNS FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Jacks Branch Creek was out its banks for a time southwest of Hazard.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 07:30:00 to 21-JUL-11 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Both lanes of Hwy 15 were closed at Glomawr due water of an unknown depth flowing across the road.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 09:23:00 to 21-JUL-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that flash flooding was occurring on Cripple Creek Road.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 09:40:00 to 21-JUL-11 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDBUG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Eight to ten inches of water were flowing over Hwy 856 north of Williamsburg.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-11 05:45:00 to 21-JUL-11 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A foot of flowing water was reported to be over South Clark Drive near Prestonsburg Elementary School. Low lying areas that also saw flooding included Station Branch, Big Branch of Abbott Creek, and Abbott Creek just west of Prestonsburg.