Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall led to flooding across eastern Kentucky on December 6th and 7th. In general, between two and half and three and a half inches of rain fell for the event and a number of roads around the area were underwater from time to time. There were also a few instances of automobiles becoming surrounded by water.  The rain transitioned to a wintry mix late on the 6th before ending and this led to a few automobile accidents in Fleming county.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOCTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water bridge at Round Bottom Road just off Hwy 30 was flooded.

Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 13:42:00 to 06-DEC-13 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kay Wood Road was closed at the low water bridge at Fish Trap.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 14:59:00 to 06-DEC-13 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOCTOR
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 30 was blocked near Round Bottom due to a mud slide.

Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 13:38:00 to 06-DEC-13 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upper Wolf Creek low water bridge was flooded.

Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 15:45:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media report was received of water flooding a yard and reaching a house in Bernstadt at 345 pm this afternoon. The report stated that conditions had worsened and that water was flowing over area roads.

Heavy Rain in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-DEC-13 17:30:00 to 06-DEC-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOLDBUG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The USGS rain guage at Williamsburg recorded a 24 hour rainfall amount of 3 inches. Most creeks and streams in the area were at bankful.

Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 17:25:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over the road at mile marker 10.8 on Hwy 30. Water was also over the road on KY 867 at mile marker 4.5 near the Lakeville area.

Heavy Rain in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-DEC-13 17:51:00 to 06-DEC-13 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 24 hour rainfall of 2.7 inches was recorded in Pineville. Small streams and ditches in the area were fairly full with some water from ditches running over roadways.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 16:31:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWSLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Rd/KY 1384 was blocked by water at two locations, the Hidden Valley subdivision, and at the Hurricane Creek Fire Station 1.

Winter Weather in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 06-DEC-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice accumulated on decks, trees, and roads in Hillsboro. A couple of car wrecks were reported due to the icing.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 18:01:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBIANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: County Official

Chloe Road was shut down due to flooding.

Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 18:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over the road across sections Hwy 550 East between Mousie and Garrett. The road was impassable in places with anywhere between 2 and 12 inches of water flowing across it. The spotter witnessed a truck becoming submerged in the water and getting stuck.

Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 17:45:00 to 07-DEC-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some minor flooding of area roadways was reported.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 18:50:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The road between Inez and Kermit was closed due to high water.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

South Fork Creek was over the road at mile marker 2 on KY 1098.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stone Coal Road was blocked by water. A vehicle was stranded in the water. The fire dept. was called to assist the stranded driver.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:00:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WENDOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of town were under water.

Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:15:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATGAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The public reported that Route 201 was under water.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELFRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 3 feet of water was over the road in the back alley of Belfry. This was the result of a low lying area along Pond Creek, where the creek had come out of its banks.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 19:32:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNYMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding washed out a bridge on Typo Road south of Bonnyman.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:13:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHYLLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A culvert was blocked, resulting in flooding along Ridge Line Road between mile markers 3 and 4 near Kimper.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:13:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Town Branch Road was flooded in several areas. This included a small slide and a blocked culvert.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:16:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding caused a culvert on KY 931 to become blocked. Debris on the roadway made the road impassable.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:16:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARCASSONNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky 3408 had water over it in numerous places.

Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was over the road on KY 550 at WKCB radio station.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUTHCARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KY 460 near Mouthcard was closed due to flooding.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KY 1427 and Abbot Creek were covered by flood waters in several places.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KY 550 at Langley was closed due to flooding.

Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:30:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Offut Road, KY 2040, was closed due to flooding. The water was still rising at the time of the report.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 20:38:00 to 07-DEC-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUXIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Routes 321 and 3 at the entrance of Dewey Lake were closed due to a land slide.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 23:00:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous reports of flooding were received from the Woodbine area. A portion of Radio Tower Road was under water. Water was also across Hwy 6 and on both sides of Old Welton Cemetary Road.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 17:54:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARETBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An inch or two of water was running across Old Brodhead Road near the bank.

Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 06-DEC-13 16:45:00 to 07-DEC-13 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A yard was under water on Williams Street near the Mount Vernon Elementary School. The water had no quite reached the house, but was up to the edge of the road.