An anomalous upper air pattern developed July 3rd as a deep trough over the Lower Ohio Valley became cutoff and essentially retrograded westward over the lower Missouri Valley. As this trough moved westward, southerly flow between it and strong high pressure off the mid-Atlantic seaboard brought tropical moisture northward across the Tennessee and Lower Ohio Valleys.  Despite widespread cloudiness and cool temperatures, repeated tropical showers from July 4th through the 6th brought several  episodes of localized flash flooding across the Commonwealth. Some river flooding developed during subsequent days on the Rolling Fork and Green Rivers.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 10:11:00 to 06-JUL-13 10:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: JETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rains flooded and briefly closed the intersection of Country Lane and Saratoga Drive in Frankfort.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 10:25:00 to 06-JUL-13 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TATHAM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed due to high water across Washington County, including State Highway 1039 4 miles southwest of Johnsonville.

Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-13 14:22:00 to 04-JUL-13 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Palestine Road became impassable due to high water over the roadway.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 20:25:00 to 08-JUL-13 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains from the 4th through the 6th of July led to minor flooding on the Green River at Munfordville. Flood stage is 28 feet. The river crested at 31.8 feet during the early evening of July 7th.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-JUL-13 01:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Green river flooded in several locations from the 7th to the 10th of July.  In Brownsville, flood state is 18 feet. The river crested in Brownsville at 21 feet around noon on July 8th.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains from the 4th through the 6th of July brought the Green River into flood at Woodbury. Flood state is 33 feet. The river crested at 35.8 feet during the late afternoon on July 7th.

Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-13 15:06:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUDGEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported flooding on Hammonds Creek Road.

Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-13 15:54:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stoner Creek Road near Acton was briefly impassable due to high water.

Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRDIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car became stalled in high water at a low water crossing on Alton Station Road.  Several Coop and CoCoRah sites measured over 3 inches over an 8 hour period prior to this flooding report.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 07-JUL-13 09:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains in early July led to flooding on the Green River at several locations. The river flooded Rochester, cresting at 18.2 feet during the early morning hours on the 9th of July. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet.

Flash Flood in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 10:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An elderly couple were evacuated from their home due to rapidly rising water. Several roads were briefly closed in the Millville area.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 12:21:00 to 06-JUL-13 12:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle stalled while the driver attempted to drive through up to 4 feet of water covering the road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 08:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Frankfort media reported two different water rescues of drivers from their respective vehicles.  One car was stalled in about 12 to 18 inches of water across Country Lane.

Flood in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 04-JUL-13 19:06:00 to 04-JUL-13 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRODSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported water covering portions of U.S. Highway 68 just southwest of Harrodsburg.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 12:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding developed on Stoner Creek during the late evening on July 5th. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Stoner Creek peaked at 19.6 feet at 10 pm on July 5th.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 23:05:00 to 05-JUL-13 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Logan County emergency manager reported that several people had to be rescued from their homes by boat due to flash flooding. Nearby, 5.3 inches of rain was measured over a 4 hour period ending at midnight CDT.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 17:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 01:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains from July 4th through the 6th led to moderate flooding on the Rolling Fork River at Boston. The river crested at 42.2 feet during the late afternoon on July 8th. Flood state is 35 feet.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 21:05:00 to 05-JUL-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported that several roads had water flowing over them in Russellville and other portions of northern Logan County.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 19:53:00 to 05-JUL-13 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County emergency manager reported water over the road at Broadway and Lebanon Avenue in Campbellsville. Many county roads became impassable due to flash flooding, including Meadow Creek Road at Elmore Road and the intersection of Elmore and Davis Roads.

Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 14:20:00 to 05-JUL-13 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Metcalfe emergency manager reported water over State highway 90, making the road impassable.

Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 15:03:00 to 05-JUL-13 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Holland Road east of Scottsville was impassable due to high water.

Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 18:51:00 to 05-JUL-13 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRESHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Green County official reported several inches of water on Colombia Highway southeast of Gresham.

Heavy Rain in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 21:12:00 to 05-JUL-13 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager relayed a report of 2.35 inches of rain haven fallen in a two hour period.

Heavy Rain in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-13 21:00:00 to 05-JUL-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky Mesonet site near Russellville measured over 3 inches of rain in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 07:00:00 to 06-JUL-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SADIEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media reported that two boys were rescued after creek waters rose quickly on the Little Indiana Branch in the town of Sadieville.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 06-JUL-13 09:22:00 to 06-JUL-13 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A nearby creek overflowed its banks, flooding and briefly closing Robinson Lane, which is just west of Georgetown.