Round one of what would be three rounds of severe weather inside of a 36 hour period began during the early afternoon hours as a thunderstorm complex raced southeastward across eastern Kentucky.  This thunderstorm complex produced widespread wind damage across the entirety of eastern Kentucky.  A few areas were also subjected to severe flash flooding where thunderstorms passed repeatedly over the same areas.  This included the Flatgap/Redbush communities of Johnson County, Hays Branch of Triplett Creek in Rowan County and Buchanan Road in Fleming County.  The hardest hit area was the Flatgap/Redbush community of Johnson County where devastating flash flooding occurred late Monday afternoon along Big Mudlick Creek and Ramey Branch.  Four fatalities occurred in this area as over 500 homes were impacted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:50:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROCKETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees, large limbs, and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on KY Hwy 40.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:30:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALDEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash flooding occurred on Hayes Branch of Triplett Creek in Rowan County along US 60E northeast of Morehead where a CoCoRaHS observer measured 2.02 of rain in 30 minutes.  This caused extensive flooding of around 150 residences. Swift water rescues were performed to rescue two individuals from their vehicle which stalled in flood waters on US 60E.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees were blown down in Irvine including the following locations - Pea Ridge Road, Noland Creek Rd, Spout Springs Rd, Winston Rd, Francis Street, Cressy Road,  Fitchburg Rd, Red Lick Rd, Agee Lane, Doe Creek Rd, South Irvine Rd, and White Oak.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:01:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and onto some power lines and a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:23:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down and onto a house in the Picnic Hill subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:23:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:47:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:50:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATGAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred in the Redbush and Flatgap communities, with devastating flooding occurring along Big Mudlick Creek and Ramey Branch.  Four fatalities occurred and over 50 swift water rescues were performed in this area.  Entire double wide houses were seen floating down Big Mudlick Creek and getting forced under a bridge.  More than 150 homes were destroyed with as many as 500 homes being affected to some extent.  While no rain gauges were located in this hard hit area, radar estimates indicate that around 3 of rain fell in an hour with brief rainfall rates of 6 to 7 per hour falling.
Of the four fatalities, one elderly woman and a disabled man were killed as they were trapped inside their mobile homes which were swept away by the flooding. A man was swept away after he got out of his sport utility vehicle as water rose around it.  A fourth flood victim drown while attempting to rescue family members from the flood waters.  He had successfully rescued his father, uncle, sister and nephew before being swept away.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:52:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINDMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree and numerous limbs were blown down in Hindman.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were blown down county wide including on the following roads- Tabor Road, Science Ridge, Bunker Hill, Twin Oaks, Nest Egg, Cunningham Lane, Howard's Mill, Camargo, and Locust  Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:28:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Multiple trees were blown down and across the road at Horton Flat.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:28:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A shed was destroyed and trees were blown down, with one of the trees falling onto the residence located on the same property.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:10:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: THEALKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCLEVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:25:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROCKETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees, large limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:25:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large limbs were blown down at the Happy Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:30:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A tree was blown down and across a road in Island City.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LECKIEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:49:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMBS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:23:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree that was uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts fell onto a nearby home.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:28:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAYMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto a nearby picnic table.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:30:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:39:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell onto Caudill Road off of Hwy 705.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:35:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OPPY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Hwy 292 near the Pike county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DWARF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree and large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVAWAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree and several large limbs were blown down and onto a road in Avawam, blocking the road. Power lines at that location were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:16:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCLEVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down near the Vancleve Fire Dept.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto a power line.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Cindas Creek was out of its banks and over the road. A bridge in the area was flooded and impassable and was covered by 2 to 3 feet of flowing water.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOCTOR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down along Hwy 30E.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fire crews reported that an estimated 2 feet of standing water that was covering Fitchburg Rd. just outside of Ravenna was potentially blocking them from reaching a structure fire.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Urban flooding occurred in downtown Prestonsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:58:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:54:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACCOON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and onto a mobile home at Raney.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:54:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKATAWA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near a home off Highway 30W. The trees were 15 to 25 feet tall and estimated to be around 6 inches in diameter.

Flash Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:18:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Four homes were severely flooded along Buchanan Road.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAFFORDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood waters were surrounding homes on Shady Lane along U.S. Hwy 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:50:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERNSTADT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 490.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:41:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYS BRANCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were blown down and across Hwy 321 near the Highland Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:51:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:55:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees were blown down in Irvine including the following locations: Pea Ridge Road, Noland Creek Road, Spout Springs Road, Winston Road, Francis Street, Cressy Road, Fitchburg road, Red Lick Road, Agee Lane, Doe Creek Road, South Irvine Road, White Oak at Maggie Lane, Furnace Junction at Ravenna, and Watson Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 13:52:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINGFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:10:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULVAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along KY Hwy 7 at the Perry and Letcher county lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 13:39:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell on Caudill Rd off of Hwy 705.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 13:41:00 to 13-JUL-15 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 15:57:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:05:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees were blown down along Cranston Road west of Morehead.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down on Hwy 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONGOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down on the following highways around Montgomery county: KY 1991, KY 213, KY 11, KY 460, KY 599, and KY 1050.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:35:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A foot of flowing water was observed crossing Hwy 321 near the Highland Regional Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A mobile home was overturned at the intersection of Chase Lane and Ficklin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:02:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOZELLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down on US Hwy 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-15 16:04:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: SACKETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down and onto Hwy 7.