Thunderstorms increased over southeast Missouri and southern Illinois within a moist and unstable environment ahead of an advancing cold front moving across southeast Missouri. Low level winds strengthened as the storms moved east across the Lower Ohio Valley, resulting in isolated strong wind gusts. The air mass ahead of the front was warm and humid, reminiscent of late summer. Moisture was in abundance, and storms were very efficient rain makers. Rainfall amounts ahead of the front were between 1 and 3 inches, although there were scattered amounts between 4 and 5 inches.

Heavy Rain in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a calendar day rainfall of 4.10 inches.

Flash Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 23:10:00 to 06-OCT-13 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An intersection along U.S. Highway 641 was impassable due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 23:25:00 to 06-OCT-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVELACEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two inches of water over U.S. Highway 62.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 16:30:00 to 05-OCT-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 mph by law enforcement personnel.

Heavy Rain in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 00:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SORGHO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a calendar day rainfall total of 3.46 inches.

Heavy Rain in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 14:00:00 to 05-OCT-13 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2.40 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 06:00:00 to 06-OCT-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-operative observer measured a daily rainfall total of 5.24 inches.

Flash Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 21:59:00 to 06-OCT-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of State Routes 80 and 1772 was impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-OCT-13 21:39:00 to 06-OCT-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several houses experienced flooding of garages. At least one house had water inside the residence. Street flooding was reported in Paducah on a main artery, creating traffic problems. A low flood-prone spot under a railroad overpass on U.S. Highway 62 in Paducah was impassable. At the National Weather Service office just west of Paducah, 2.35 inches of rain fell in an hour.