A mesoscale convective system that originated over the Missouri Ozarks maintained strength as it moved through the middle Mississippi Valley during the overnight hours. The system slowed down and then stalled as it crossed the Lower Ohio Valley very early in the morning. The stalled thunderstorm complex produced major flash flooding across parts of western Kentucky.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 08:21:00 to 01-JUN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 80 was closed due to flooding in the community of Arlington. Water was approaching the front porches of many homes. There were unofficial reports of over six inches of rain in farmers' rain gages in Carlisle County. Carlisle County highway crews reported water over roadways in so many places that they were having difficulty getting signs up. U.S. Highway 62 was among the roads covered by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 02:05:00 to 01-JUN-13 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POOLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down in the Dixon and Poole areas.  Highway 41A was down to one lane 1.5 miles south of Poole due to a power line down.

Flash Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 03:39:00 to 01-JUN-13 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A major flash flood produced millions of dollars in damage in McCracken County. The flooding started out as significant street flooding two to three feet deep in the usual problem spots in the city of Paducah. The railroad underpass at U.S. Highways 62 and 45 in Paducah was closed. The flooding steadily increased to include low-lying sections of numerous roads throughout the county, some of which were impassable. At least three vehicles drove into floodwaters, becoming completely submerged and requiring assistance from rescue boats. Numerous other vehicles stalled out in floodwaters. The swift water rescue team rescued about 30 people from flooded cars and buildings. Creeks and streams rose far outside of their banks, inundating homes and businesses. An apartment complex in Paducah was flooded by up to several feet from Crooked Creek, along with roads and parking lots. Twenty to thirty residents of the apartment complex were evacuated. Perkins Creek flooded the business strip near the Interstate 24 exit to U.S. 60. A couple of hotels were flooded, and restaurants were inaccessible. Seventy units of one hotel were damaged. Water rescue teams evacuated three residences that were surrounded by water, stranding the occupants. Street and road flooding became widespread across the county, making travel very difficult or impossible. Vehicles were flooded in parking lots on the south side of Paducah. Several county roads were washed out or heavily damaged. A rainfall amount of 4.68 inches was measured in just three hours at the National Weather Service office at Barkley Regional Airport.

Flash Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 05:10:00 to 01-JUN-13 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVELACEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In La Center, flash flooding damaged three businesses along U.S. Highway 60. A storage building, propane company, and insurance company were flooded to a depth of approximately 5 to 8 inches. Water in parts of a parking lot was over four feet deep. Water at one point flooded over the top of a 500-gallon tank. Several vehicles were stranded in at least two feet of floodwater across U.S. Highway 62 near Lovelaceville. Highway 2532 near Kevil was closed due to at least one-half foot of flowing water across it.

Heavy Rain in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 06:50:00 to 01-JUN-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

South of Murray, water was running across U.S. Highway 641 in three different locations. One vehicle was in the ditch. Flooding occurred at the intersection of Kentucky Highways 94 and 1660 and at several spots along Kentucky 121 in the county.

Heavy Rain in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 04:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 08:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKCASTLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A total of 3.70 inches of rainfall was measured in 5 hours at Rockcastle. Water was over various highways, including U.S. 68 between the 11 and 12 mile markers.  This is near the entrance to Lake Barkley State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 02:15:00 to 01-JUN-13 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a home, and there was other damage to the structure. Several trees and power lines were blown down in the same area.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 05:18:00 to 01-JUN-13 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Floodwater was up to 2.5 feet high on a secondary road in Gilbertsville. Another secondary road was also flooded.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 09:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Some street flooding and flooding of fields was reported in Gracey.

Heavy Rain in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 05:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND RIVERS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over the following highways in Livingston County: Kentucky Highway 937 between the 1 and 2 mile markers, Kentucky 1433 between the 4 and 5 mile markers, and Kentucky 723 between the 5 and 6 mile markers.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUN-13 08:30:00 to 01-JUN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 58 was closed by floodwaters at the 10 mile marker near Clinton. Kentucky 1820 was closed by floodwaters at the Graves-Hickman County line.