Multiple rounds of heavy tropical-like showers began Saturday, October 5th and continued through Sunday morning.  This episodic convection developed within an unseasonably moist airmass south and east of a stalled boundary.  Overall, over a 48 hour period, 5 to locally over 7 inches of rain fall along the Ohio River from Louisville southwest to Owensboro, Kentucky.  Louisville International Airport (KSDF), the official climate station for Louisville, received 7.52 inches of rain in three days, including 5.91 inches on October 5th alone.  Even Lexington, located in the Bluegrass Region, totaled around 4 inches over the 5th and 6th.  The bulk of this rain fell within a 6 hour period from Saturday evening through 1 am Sunday morning.  Just under 4 inches fell across the Louisville metropolitan area during this time, stranding many automobiles and leading to several water rescues.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 21:45:00 to 05-OCT-13 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST REGIS PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several lanes were blocked by around 1 foot of flowing water near the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Blankenbaker Parkway.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 06-OCT-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that several feet of water accumulated in several basements at the Guardian Court Apartments in Okolona.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 01:34:00 to 06-OCT-13 01:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported flooding within the Brookside Apartment Complex and the Hyundai card dealership along Shelbyville Road at Copper Creek Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 15:15:00 to 06-OCT-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local emergency management reported trees and power lines downed across Paris. Several power outages ensued.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 22:31:00 to 05-OCT-13 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of flash flooding developed across metropolitan Louisville. Several people were rescued from their vehicles in Okolona, Douglass Hills, Edgewood, and Jeffersontown. Flowing water reached the tire tops of several automobiless along Ormsby Lane.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 22:27:00 to 05-OCT-13 22:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported water over KY 1020 just south of Fairdale near Southside Drive. Traffic was halted for a while.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 01:19:00 to 06-OCT-13 01:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BUECHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads were flooded around Medford Lane and Livermore Place.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 01:16:00 to 06-OCT-13 01:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKWAY VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that several feet of water accumulated on several driveways near the Village Park Apartments.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 14:12:00 to 06-OCT-13 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The  Lexington Emergency Dispatch reported large tree limbs downed near the intersection of Alumni Drive and Turkey Foot Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 14:20:00 to 14-OCT-13 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a large tree downed across a road near the intersection of Alexandria and Cambridge Drives. One lane became impassable for a time.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 06-OCT-13 14:28:00 to 06-OCT-13 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LEX)BLU GRS FLD LEX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell across power lines along Standish Way.