An anomalous amplified pattern for summer featured a nearly stationary deep 500mb closed low over western Kentucky. Cold temperatures aloft combined with seasonally average moisture led to the development of numerous storms during the early morning hours on July 1st. Several storms developed near Bowling Green and brought over 2 inches to the Bowling Green Airport around dawn. Additional convection developed during the mid to late afternoon hours. Many of these storms, forming right underneath the cold 500mb temperatures, were slow moving and strong. A few brought episodes of flash flooding and marginally severe hail, concentrated over the Kentucky Bluegrass Region and south central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 14:26:00 to 01-JUL-13 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Green County emergency manager reported that the intersection of Kentucky Highway 68 and C. Garrison Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 15:18:00 to 01-JUL-13 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLINGBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of State Highway South 61 and State Highway 565 was closed due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 14:59:00 to 01-JUL-13 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: EXIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Green County emergency manager relayed a report that a measured 3.85 inches of rain fell in a two hour period near the small town of Exie.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 03:10:00 to 01-JUL-13 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 6 TO 7 inches of water flowing over Louisville Road, with water continuing to rise. The ASOS site nearby at the Bowling Green Airport measured over one and one half inches in the 1 1/2 hours previous to this report.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 05:35:00 to 01-JUL-13 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported flash flooding at the intersection of Russelville and Morgantown Roads.

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 13:59:00 to 01-JUL-13 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 10:09:00 to 01-JUL-13 10:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported several downed trees and limbs in excess of 6 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 17:41:00 to 01-JUL-13 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Boyle County emergency manager reported many trees down along Lancaster Road, centered around 5 miles east of Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 17:56:00 to 01-JUL-13 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed around Bryantsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 18:03:00 to 01-JUL-13 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jessamine County emergency manager reported several trees down just southeast of Wilmore. This same thunderstorm also brought damage to Garrard and Boyle Counties.

Heavy Rain in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 18:50:00 to 01-JUL-13 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet measured 1.74 inches of rain in around 50 minutes. This contributed to a small rockslide that briefly closed State Highway 524 just southeast of Westport.

Hail in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 12:08:00 to 01-JUL-13 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK JACK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported quarter sized hail at Mile Marker 7 on Interstate 65.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 07:09:00 to 01-JUL-13 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported flash flooding on Veterans Memorial Lane. The Bowling Green ASOS site nearby at the airport measured 2.77 inches in the 6 hours leading up to this report.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 01-JUL-13 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-13 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager relayed a report of several trees down along Speck Ridge Road.