A few severe thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon and evening hours. A powerful mid-level shortwave trough and its associated 70-80 knot jet streak translated from the southern high Plains into the upper Midwest. On the heels of this initial shortwave trough, a channeled vorticity maximum and attendant 70-knot jet streak progressed across the southern Plains into southwest Missouri. In association with these features, a 40 to 50 knot southerly low-level jet became established over the Mississippi Valley. Isolated severe thunderstorms occurred during the afternoon hours near a surface warm front lifting north across the Lower Ohio Valley. During the evening, widespread storms including isolated severe storms occurred ahead of a cold front surging eastward across the Ozark Mountains. The strong supply of warm and moist air fueled heavy rainfall and some local flash flooding southwest of a Paducah to Murray line overnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-14 21:31:00 to 27-APR-14 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A microburst, as relayed by the county emergency management director, downed at least 50 to 100 trees or tree limbs along with power lines in a Guthrie subdivision. Damage area was less than 1/4 mile wide and less than 1/8 mile long. Some trees fell on cars, however tree damage to homes was very limited.

Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-14 21:31:00 to 27-APR-14 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-14 13:05:00 to 27-APR-14 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Kentucky mesonet site in Mclean County measured a peak wind gust to 61 mph.

Flash Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 04:05:00 to 28-APR-14 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Major flash flooding of roads was reported in the Clinton area. Cars were washed into ditches. Emergency vehicles were dispatched to assist stranded motorists.

Flash Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 06:15:00 to 28-APR-14 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Roads were flooded and closed on the west end of Arlington. Along U.S. Highway 62, water was up to the pavement in places. Water was over Highway 62 near mile marker 5.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 07:56:00 to 28-APR-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VEAZY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few secondary roads were closed by flooding.

Heavy Rain in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 27-APR-14 13:55:00 to 27-APR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm with heavy rain caused some minor street flooding.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 08:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Creeks remained well out of their banks, and some back roads were still underwater. U.S. Highway 51 was underwater but passable over the Bayou Du Chien Creek. State highway crews flagged traffic across the bridge. The flooding was due to thunderstorms the previous night combined with light to moderate rain the next day.

Heavy Rain in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 01:00:00 to 28-APR-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured just over 2.5 inches of rain in four hours.

Flash Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 05:30:00 to 28-APR-14 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State highway maintenance crews measured about four inches of rain in Calloway County in several hours. Water was over several state roads, including Highway 94 near the 13-mile marker and Highway 121 in the New Concord area.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 08:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Creeks remained well above their banks, and some back roads were still underwater. The flooding was due to thunderstorms the previous night combined with some light to moderate rain the following day.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 08:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 94 was closed between Kentucky Highways 311 and 1099 near Hickman due to water over the road. High water signs were placed at flooded spots on several other state roads in the county. The flooding was due to thunderstorms the previous night combined with light to moderate rain the next day.

Flash Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 03:00:00 to 28-APR-14 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 58 at Kentucky 1283 had approximately three feet of running water over the road, and motorists were still trying to drive through it. U.S. Highway 45 South was closed in a low-lying area going into Water Valley due to water over the road. Highway 97 was closed at a bridge between Mayfield and Sedalia. Kentucky Highway 94 was closed near U.S. 45 in Water Valley.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 08:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 58 at Kentucky 1283 had approximately three feet of running water over the road, and motorists were still trying to drive through it. U.S. Highway 45 South was closed in a low-lying area going into Water Valley due to water over the road. Kentucky Highway 94 was closed near U.S. 45 in Water Valley. The flooding was due to thunderstorms the previous night combined with light to moderate rain the next day.

Heavy Rain in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 28-APR-14 00:00:00 to 28-APR-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE OAK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter several miles southwest of Lone Oak measured 3.36 inches of rain in the 12-hour period ending at midnight. A secondary road in a flood-prone area near the Clarks River was closed. Kentucky Highway 131 was flooded near the Graves County line, but the road remained open.