An upper level disturbance and associated surface low pressure moved from the southern Plains northeastward toward the Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys Sunday July 5th. Isolated slow moving thunderstorms developed across south-central Kentucky, the worst of which fell in Simpson County. Several roads were closed and water rescues were performed.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 07:56:00 to 05-JUL-15 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that excessive rainfall and intense rain rates resulted in flooding along KY 100. This high water threatened a home along KY 100 as well.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 05:19:00 to 05-JUL-15 05:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported several roads flooded due to intense rainfall rates and excessive amounts of rain from slow moving thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 06:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK JACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Simpson County emergency manager reported that due to excessive rainfall, Gold City Road where it crosses over Lick Creek was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 08:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Allen County law enforcement official reported that several streets across town were were flooding and becoming impassable as a result of intense rain rates and excessive amounts of rainfall.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 06:23:00 to 05-JUL-15 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLD CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A Simpson County official reported that excessive rainfall and intense rain rates resulted in high water approaching the threshold of a residence on KY 585. Also, the official indicated that many roads across town became impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 07:47:00 to 05-JUL-15 07:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that a water rescue from a flooded car occurred.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 08:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flooding and high water at the Green Valley Apartments in Scottsville.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 08:21:00 to 05-JUL-15 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a water rescue took place on Old Glascow Road as a result of intense rain rates and excessive rainfall amounts that flooded the road.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 08:22:00 to 05-JUL-15 08:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that because of high water and flash flooding, Old Hartsville Road was closed.