A couple of frontal boundaries and a weak shortwave trough, combined with ample low and middle level moisture, led to the formation of scattered to numerous heavy rainfall producing showers and thunderstorms across portions of eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of August 13, 2013. Significant flooding occurred across portions of Powell and Floyd counties as a result of heavy rain.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:20:00 to 12-AUG-13 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was flowing across the intersection of Highways 1057 and 2001 at Vaughns Mill Rd.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:21:00 to 12-AUG-13 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A resident of Willowbend Way in the Brookside Cottages subdivision in Stanton reported that 18-24 inches of water was flowing across the backyard of her residence and that 3 inches of water entered her garage. The water swept away the large trash can in front of her home and carried the full bags of trash to the other end of the subdivision. One other resident of Willowbend Way had water enter her home and an office building in the neighborhood had 2 inches of water inside at one point.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:21:00 to 12-AUG-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Knee deep water was flowing across the intersection of Washington Ave and Railroad Street. The water receded off the road around 335 pm.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:25:00 to 12-AUG-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported flowing across East College Avenue in several places. At one point water entered the Pooh and Pals daycare center. The water receded from the building and off the road by 335 pm.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:21:00 to 12-AUG-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Both Railroad St and Washington Ave were flooded.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:00:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A number of homes in the Rock Fork community were damaged by flood water.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:15:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred off of KY122 near McDowell.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:16:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred near Wayland.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 17:36:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highways 7 and 1086 were closed due to flooding in the Wayland area.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:40:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water rushing out of the creeks along Hwy 80 caused several houses and trailers in the area to become surrounded by water.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 17:36:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 979 near Grethel was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:00:00 to 12-AUG-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of rain fell in Wayland between 3 and 6 pm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 21:15:00 to 12-AUG-13 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The tops of a couple of trees were blown out on Hwy 635.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:38:00 to 12-AUG-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mine pond overflowed onto Bartley Hollow Rd, causing flash flooding. The road had to be temporarily closed as a result.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:00:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A local elementary school was flooded when over 6 inches of water entered the building. Nearby KY Hwy 680 was also closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 14:20:00 to 12-AUG-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAUGHNS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was flowing across 1017 Hardwicks Rd.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 16:00:00 to 12-AUG-13 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 7 was closed for about an hour due to flooding. At least 6 homes in the area experienced significant flooding.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 12-AUG-13 13:04:00 to 12-AUG-13 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JKL)CARROLL ARPT JA
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The total measured rainfall between 204 and 525 pm was 2.25 inches.