Clusters of thunderstorms formed over central Kentucky and then pushed eastward into east Kentucky during the morning hours of April 17th. The thunderstorms produced isolated wind damage early in the morning in Letcher County, but the bigger impacts were from flash flooding later in the morning. Flash flooding was reported in Estill, Owsley, Bell, and Harlan Counties, but the worst of it occurred in Clay and Knox Counties. Several people had to be rescued from the rising waters in the Brightshade area of Clay County and along Highway 223 near Scalf in Knox County.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 07:00:00 to 17-APR-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were several inches of water standing on Blacklog Road.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 07:30:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Bull Creek Road had one lane flooded due to a backed up culvert.

Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:50:00 to 17-APR-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Isonville Elementary School was evacuated due to water from a nearby creek threatening to flood the school.

Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:00:00 to 17-APR-13 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A bridge on Victory Road was inundated by high water.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:00:00 to 17-APR-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONEY FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water covered Hwy 221 and made it impassable for several hours.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:05:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOZELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

State Hwy 421 was down to one lane at mile marker 2 due to flood waters on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 12:37:00 to 17-APR-13 12:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LETCHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The roof of an administration building of a camp was damaged.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:50:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIO VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 119 in Baxter had one lane blocked due to flood water.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:50:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Hwy 40 was flooded between mile markers 4 and 5 at Tomahawk.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:50:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMAHAWK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

KY Hwy 1224 was flooded between mile markers 5 and 6 at Rockhouse, on the Tomahawk side.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:15:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Walton Road closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:00:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 421 was flooded near Cranks.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:15:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEXOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Clear Creek Road and Dark Hollow Road were all closed at some point due to flooding. The end of Poplar Road in Ravenna was also closed for a time. This flooding was all due to water flowing across the roadways.

Flash Flood in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:35:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOOSEROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads, homes, and barns were flooded from flash flooding from Goose Creek in Clay County. A water rescue took place near the intersection of Highways 1524 and Mill Creek Road.

Flash Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:14:00 to 17-APR-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Six to 12 inches of water was flowing across Hwy 3346 at the Sugar Camp Church. Water was also flowing across Hwy 3347.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:00:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hammons Fork had flood water over it that came up to the headlights of parked cars in the area.

Flash Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 08:50:00 to 17-APR-13 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARLAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A foot of water was flowing over May Street. A couple of mudslides and a flooded business were reported in the Middle of Harlan as well. Substantial damage was done to roads across the county, mainly from urban and small stream flooding and from ditches washing out.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 17-APR-13 09:00:00 to 17-APR-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 760.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water rescue of three teens due to flash flooding of Stinking Creek on Highway 223.  Several mobile homes and vehicles were flooded as well along Stinking Creek.