Early on Sunday, August 10th, a nearly stationary front stretched from weak low pressure in Arkansas northeast along the Ohio River. This boundary became a focus for repeated episodes of slow moving heavy thunderstorms throughout the day, and even into Monday. During the morning hours on Sunday, a cluster of storms developed near Lexington and brought flooding to several counties in the Bluegrass Region. For the date, the ASOS site at the Lexington Airport measured a record 5.38 inches of rain. Additional scattered storms across central Kentucky Sunday afternoon brought more flooding. Finally, some afternoon storms on Monday the 11th brought additional heavy rainfall to portions of the eastern Bluegrass Region.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 09:50:00 to 10-AUG-14 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Richmond law enforcement reported water across the Richmond Bypass, associated with Interstate 75. The road was still passable.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 15:44:00 to 10-AUG-14 15:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADENTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported that several feet of water flooded Polo Club Drive southeast of Lexington. Three cars became stranded with water up past their bumpers.

Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 09:05:00 to 10-AUG-14 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

West Hickman Creek exceeded bankfull and inundated its floodplain near Veterans Park.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 10:30:00 to 10-AUG-14 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported flooding along Boone Trail Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 17:35:00 to 10-AUG-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A foot of fast flowing water covered Colonel Road, located 6 miles north of Richmond.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 11-AUG-14 07:00:00 to 11-AUG-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm dumped heavy rain on Bowling Green around dawn.  Several inches of water collected on a few roads across the campus of Western Kentucky University.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 11-AUG-14 18:39:00 to 11-AUG-14 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported deep fast flowing water across divided U.S. Highway 25 along both the north and south directions south of Georgetown.

Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 11-AUG-14 17:07:00 to 11-AUG-14 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Lebanon police reported water covering main street with some businesses flooded.

Heavy Rain in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 11-AUG-14 18:40:00 to 11-AUG-14 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOOKTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Nicholas County emergency manager relayed a report that 2 inches of rain fell within a one half hour period near Colville.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 11-AUG-14 07:00:00 to 11-AUG-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm dumped heavy rain on Bowling Green around dawn.  Several feet of water flooded the parking lot of Fairview Plaza, prompting a water rescue.

Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-14 08:38:00 to 10-AUG-14 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that East Hickman Creek, located 3 miles south of Lexington, was out of its banks. During this same hour, the Fayette County emergency manager reported high water on several roads, although none were closed.