Multiple waves of showers and thunderstorms tracked along a boundary that was stalled out approximately along the Ohio River on April 23.  These thunderstorms brought a mix of severe weather and heavy rain to the region.  Hail and damaging winds were reported across southern Indiana and central Kentucky.  In addition, many roads were closed due to flooding as up to 5-6 inches of rain fell in places over a two day period.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:15:00 to 23-APR-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS spotter reported 2.83 inches of rain with 0.51 inches falling within 20 minutes.

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:34:00 to 23-APR-11 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail covered the roadways.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:35:00 to 23-APR-11 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported yards in the Mallard Point neighborhood were underwater with over 3 inches of rain in the previous 24 hours.

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:50:00 to 23-APR-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATANZAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:57:00 to 23-APR-11 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local TV meteorologists relayed a spotter report of estimated wind gusts between 60-70 mph.

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:58:00 to 23-APR-11 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDINSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A Ham radio operator relayed two reports of quarter sized hail.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 16:16:00 to 23-APR-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Metro public works reported at least 11 road closures due to high water.

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 16:01:00 to 23-APR-11 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 16:22:00 to 23-APR-11 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WASHINGTON
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported 2.41 inches of rain.  They also reported water standing and flowing on to the roadways throughout the county.

Heavy Rain in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 16:52:00 to 23-APR-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2.55 inches of rain fell on 4/22 and 2.34 inches had fallen by report time on 4/23.

Hail in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 17:00:00 to 23-APR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel sized hail was reported between Elizabethtown and Radcliff.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 17:06:00 to 23-APR-11 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVIELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several road closures were reported including one vehicle washed off of the roadway on Bark Branch Rd.  The humane society had to evacuate due to flooding.

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 17:21:00 to 23-APR-11 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pea to quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 17:35:00 to 23-APR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAZARETH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Heavy Rain in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 18:31:00 to 23-APR-11 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENARM
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4.25 inches of rain had fallen since midnight local time.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 18:45:00 to 23-APR-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several homes were flooded with flooding occurring county-wide.

Hail in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 19:24:00 to 23-APR-11 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 00:07:00 to 23-APR-11 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULDRAUGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on US 31W.

Hail in HART, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 00:15:00 to 23-APR-11 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1 to 1.5 inch hail.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 04:39:00 to 23-APR-11 04:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 05:09:00 to 23-APR-11 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNERSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with winds of 85 mph touched down about 1.5 miles east of Connersville and remained on the ground for a half mile. Along the path, two dozen large trees were uprooted or snapped. Two large barns had pieces of tin roofing ripped off and thrown. A small garage was completely destroyed with only minor damage to its contents. Pieces of oak fencing were tossed around and two small outbuildings were damaged.

Hail in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 05:00:00 to 23-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported on Hwy. 25 south.

Hail in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 05:19:00 to 23-APR-11 05:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAIR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 05:20:00 to 23-APR-11 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 07:28:00 to 23-APR-11 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD STEPHENSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hardin county EMS reported flooding on the 9900 block of Leitchfield Rd. southwest of Elizabethtown.  Water was flowing and 1.5 to 2 feet deep.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 07:28:00 to 23-APR-11 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hardin county EMS reported a low lying portion of Boone Rd. had two feet of water over the road.

Flash Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 13:45:00 to 23-APR-11 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNERS STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported small creeks were rising fast.  Fast moving water was covering Turner Station Rd. and Lacey Rd.

Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:11:00 to 23-APR-11 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported a temporary bridge was washed out overnight with access to the road shut down for the remainder of the weekend.  Other locations that were flooding included Rosetta Corners Rd., Hwy. 690 at Corners, and HWy2199, High Plains Rd., at Lamar Ln.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:15:00 to 23-APR-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEWEE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fast moving water up to 1.5 feet was reported over Hwy. 362, Ash Ave., in Peewee Valley near Hawley Gibson Rd.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 14:25:00 to 23-APR-11 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Highway 22 by Craigs Creek was completely underwater.  Police had blocked it off.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 15:00:00 to 23-APR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMANTOWN
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS spotter reported 2.86 inches of rain with 1.05 inches falling in one hour.

Hail in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-11 17:42:00 to 23-APR-11 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was reported between Mt. Washington and Shepherdsville.