Northwest flow aloft was well established over the Lower Ohio Valley during the morning hours on August 31st. Just above the surface, light southwesterly winds brought modified Gulf moisture across the Commonwealth and southern Indiana. Strong instability developed by afternoon, even in the presence of morning convection associated with a southward moving outflow boundary that brought strong storms to the Bluegrass Region. After this first round of storms, strong convection developed during the afternoon hours across southern Indiana and central Kentucky east of Interstate 65. Several of these storms became severe as several wet microbursts brought widespread damaging winds to southeastern Indiana and the western Bluegrass Region.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 17:13:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported several trees down across Russell Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 17:20:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Jamestown law enforcement relayed several reports of trees down across the city.

Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 08:40:00 to 31-AUG-13 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: YARNALLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Lexington Fire Department reported a car swamped in shallow water at the intersection of Leestown and Dolan Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 09:34:00 to 31-AUG-13 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONERAIL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that the roof was partially removed from a trailer on Lisle Road near the Fayette-Scott County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 14:45:00 to 31-AUG-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKNER
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reports of multiple trees and power lines downed were confirmed by a damage survey along State Highway 146 between Buckner and La Grange.  The survey found two enhanced damage paths brought about by wet microbursts.  The first damage swath was noted along a two mile path along State Highway 146 south of Buckner.  Estimated winds of 70 to 75 mph knocked down numerous trees, large limbs, power poles, electrical lines, and caused some roof damage to barns and homes.  Several telephone poles were snapped along the railroad parallel to KY 146.
The second area of damage developed just downstream of the first area. Several trees were knocked over along State Highway 146 between Kings Lane and Button's Lane. Winds were estimated as between 60 and 65 mph.

Heavy Rain in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 23:45:00 to 31-AUG-13 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The LaRue emergency manager reported a 29 year old woman was swept away and drowned after driving an ATV into a swollen Otter Creek. This creek empties into the Rolling Fork River, and the accident occurred near this intersection.  Although no rain gauges were located nearby, an estimated 2.5 inches of rain fell within a couple of hours at this site, with more than 3.5 upstream in Marion County.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 10:12:00 to 31-AUG-13 10:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County emergency manager reported several roads closed due to high water across Lexington. Some of these roads include Tahoe, Tate's Creek,and Parker's Mill Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 09:15:00 to 31-AUG-13 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADENTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager reported trees down in several locations just to the southeast of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 08:55:00 to 31-AUG-13 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported several trees down along Old Oxford Road near Georgetown, which is located in Scott County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 10:04:00 to 31-AUG-13 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local Lexington media reported trees down along Leestown, Richmond, and Spindletop Roads.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 16:10:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A second round of afternoon thunderstorms brought additional heavy rain to Lexington. Local law enforcement reported that two intersections were closed due to high water. These intersections included River Park and Buelah Roads, and also Leestown and Dolan Roads. Several reports of high water were noted on other portions of Fayette County.

Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 17:00:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Garrard County official reported some minor flooding issues across the county, although no roads were closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 14:50:00 to 31-AUG-13 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOYES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported three trees down just south of Shelbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 15:35:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement from Lancaster reported a few trees down around the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 15:43:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed just to the east of Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 31-AUG-13 16:10:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County emergency manager reported several trees down around Lexington.