Scattered early morning convection developed across southern Indiana and Kentucky ahead of a weak cold front sagging south across central Indiana. The combination of a low level jet and relatively weak upper level winds lead to slow moving storms that brought excessive rains and flooding across Louisville and Meade County.  Three to locally as much as four inches of rain fell within three hours across an area extending from west of Fort Knox through southwestern and central Louisville through eastern Jefferson County. Many streets flooded, prompting several water rescues from stranded automobiles. Several buildings of the University of Louisville were flooded.  Isolated wind damage and large hail was also reported with these stronger storms.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:05:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding briefly closed Central Ave near the University of Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 07:22:00 to 29-MAY-12 07:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIROCCO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that trees had fallen on two homes near the intersection of Kentucky State Highway 144 and Sirocco Road.  He mentioned that two barns were damaged as well.

Hail in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 09:45:00 to 29-MAY-12 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDENBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 07:30:00 to 29-MAY-12 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOE VLY ESTATES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported trees were down along Kentucky State Highway 1638 close to the Doe Valley subdivision.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:06:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST DENNIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported flooding along Cane Run Road between Algonquin Parkway and Bells Lane.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 09:04:00 to 29-MAY-12 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local fire department conducted a water rescue at the corner of Lowell Avenue and Tyler Lane.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:38:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST DENNIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Three and one half inches of rain was measured in less than 3 hours at the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District rain guage.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 09:12:00 to 29-MAY-12 09:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee measured 3.67 inches of rain in less than 3 hours at the Highlands, a subdivision of Louisville.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:05:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The University of Louisville Emergency Manager reported that several buildings on campus sustained minor damage from water entering the lowest floor levels of the buildings.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:22:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Louisville Fire Department conducted a water rescue at the Hill Street underpass at 7th Street.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:31:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local Fire Department conducted a water rescue at the intersection of 9th and Magnolia.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-MAY-12 08:34:00 to 29-MAY-12 08:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding on Lexington Road stalled several cars.