Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms formed along and ahead of an advancing cold front on this day, bringing severe weather and flooding to eastern Kentucky. Numerous reports of downed trees were received at the weather office, along with numerous reports of flooding and some mudslides across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 14:25:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Tom Cat Trail or Hwy 1305.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 15:36:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASIOTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and onto the top of a trailer at the Browning Trailer park loop on Hwy 119.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:25:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on South Wilderness Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:32:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Piney Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The roof of a boat storage building was completely blown away by thunderstorm winds. Other portions of the building also collapsed. This damage was likely due to straight line winds. The building is located west of Hwy 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:25:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Seven or eight trees were blown down on Harris Ferry Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCALF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Stinking Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:57:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAYS CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were blown down on Lodge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:35:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Red Hill Rd near the Livingston area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 20-AUG-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC WHORTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on Hwy 638 between mile markers 4 and 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down along Hwy 578 between mile markers 5 and 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Hwy 472 between mile markers 7 and 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:38:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHES SIDING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that multiple trees had been blown down all over the county. There were also some power outages reported that could have been caused by either thunderstorm wind gusts or lightning strikes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Airport Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:50:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Williamsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:42:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTTERFLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 18:00:00 to 20-AUG-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Hwy 119 at the 2 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:20:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIPER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Maces Creek Rd.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO WAYNE ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported flowing over Main Street in Monticello. Multiple vehicles were stalled with water reported up to the tops of their tires.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 18:20:00 to 20-AUG-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAVIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms on saturated ground produced several areas of flash flooding across Perry County, including along Big Willard Road where several people were trapped in the Big Willard School.  Grapevine Creek also flooded the Davidson Church along Highway 28 and flash flooding was reported along Bulan Hiner Road and along Old Highway 80 West near Combs.  Several mudslides were also reported in Grapevine and Chavies.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 18:45:00 to 20-AUG-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Troublesome creek was reported to have come out of its banks in the Carrie area shortly after a public report of 1.78 inches of rain fell in 35 minutes. A trailer on Lick Branch Road was flooded.  A foot of flowing water was reported over Highway 1102. Also, the Ball Creek Volunteer Fire Dept assisted several families that were trapped by flood waters in their homes near Highway 550 in Hindman between 730 pm EST and 800 pm EST.

Flash Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:55:00 to 20-AUG-14 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Three feet of water was observed flowing over Hwy 80 near Grace Community Health Care and Highway 1807 was closed due to high water from Wooton Creek covering the road.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 15:08:00 to 20-AUG-14 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 17:10:00 to 20-AUG-14 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees were blown down on Hwy 3346.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 20-AUG-14 14:20:00 to 20-AUG-14 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARYDELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Hwy 1305 between mile markers 3 and 4.