Clusters of showers and thunderstorms began affecting central and eastern Kentucky during the pre-dawn hours of Friday April 3rd.  The initial complex of thunderstorms targeted areas from Louisville across the Bluegrass Region in parts of east-central Kentucky, including the Natural Bridge State Park area.  While these storms were not severe, they did produce gusty winds which downed a dead tree onto a camping site in the Middle Fork Campground killing a female camper and severely injuring another person.
Torrential rainfall occurred with the storms, with many locations in a stripe from Estill, Powell, Lee, Wolfe and Breathitt Counties seeing from three to four inches of rain during the morning storms.  This caused widespread flash flooding and a Lee County woman was killed as she tried to drive through flood waters.
After a brief break, additional showers and thunderstorms targeted locations from Lexington eastward along I-64 into the Gateway Region Friday evening.  This again caused widespread flash flooding in a stripe from Montgomery, Bath, Rowan and Elliott Counties.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:08:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One hundred yards of six inch deep water was flowing over Spencer Rd on Rt 713. A lot of drive ways in the area were washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:50:00 to 03-APR-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees were damaged, causing a utility line to fall onto North Milo Rd.

Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:00:00 to 03-APR-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 367, Newman Rd, and Hwy 1200 were affected by high water but not closed. These are low spots that are flood prone.

Flood in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:35:00 to 03-APR-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 205 was closed due to flooding at the intersection of Hwy 1094 in Lee City.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:30:00 to 03-APR-15 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle became stranded due to flash flooding on Adams Ridge Road. The drive had to be rescued.

Flash Flood in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:25:00 to 03-APR-15 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 1261 was flooded and impassable at the intersection of Spring Branch Rd.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:40:00 to 03-APR-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three feet of water was covering Hwy 613 near Bowen.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 12:40:00 to 03-APR-15 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Meatscaffold Rd was underwater and impassable. There was also a mudslide blocking one lane of Hwy 30E.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:45:00 to 03-APR-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRYSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The intersection of Fitchburg and Cobb Hill Roads was flooded.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:45:00 to 03-APR-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 52 was impassable near Cathedrals Camp.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 12:15:00 to 04-APR-15 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water from the left fork of Beaver Creek was over the Minnie Bridge off Hwy 122.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 13:06:00 to 03-APR-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 15 had a foot of standing water over it and Hwy 613 had 5 feet of water over it.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:01:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple city and county roads were being impacted by flash flooding and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 02:10:00 to 03-APR-15 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A dead tree fell onto a tent at a campsite at the Middlefork campground, killing one person inside the tent and critically injuring a second person.  No other tree damage was noted by first responders except for the dead tree.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:00:00 to 03-APR-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was over the road on Hwy 460 near the Menifee/Montgomery county line. the road was not closed at the time of the report. There was also flooding reported in low spots on Sawmill Rd and Davis Rd in Jeffersonville.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:00:00 to 03-APR-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Standing water affecting Hwy 89 and Winchester Rd at Estill Springs was likely due to a stopped up culvert. Mudslides were reported in Spout Springs near the Powell county line and at the bottom of Barnes Mountain.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:05:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple roads around the county were impassable including Open Fork, Dry Creek, and Big Perry.

Flash Flood in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:08:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 7 was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:45:00 to 03-APR-15 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Middlefork Campground had to be evacuated due to flash flooding.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:30:00 to 03-APR-15 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEPSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A creek was out of its banks and water was also ponding on area roadways.

Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 18:30:00 to 03-APR-15 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Paint Creek rose considerably in 20 minutes. The creek was flowing swiftly across a property and was blocking access to a home.

Flash Flood in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 06:05:00 to 03-APR-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRIMROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blankey Branch Rd was flooded.

Flash Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 06:30:00 to 03-APR-15 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORAKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

About a foot of water was flowing across Hwy 30, making the road impassable.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:30:00 to 03-APR-15 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A vehicle attempted to drive through flash flood waters from a creek along KY Hwy 52 near the Estill and Lee county line. The vehicle was eventually swept downstream with the driver trapped inside. The person was alone in the car and ended up drowning inside the vehicle.

Flash Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 16:30:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALT LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

McGulley Branch Rd was impassable due to flash flooding. The water was also rising rapidly on Hwy 211.

Flash Flood in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:00:00 to 03-APR-15 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUSIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was observed flowing across Hwy 550 near Mousie.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:30:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An adult with four children were temporarily stranded in a car after the vehicle was drive into flood waters from Abbott Creek. They were able to escape without being rescued.

Flash Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:45:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 3346 at Sugar Camp was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:00:00 to 03-APR-15 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Creek was impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 16:58:00 to 03-APR-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWINGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Multiple roads were flooded and impassable in Owingsville and throughout the county.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 07:57:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER BOTTOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flood water covered the intersection of Hwy 421 and Durham School road causing cars to stall out as they were driven into the water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:00:00 to 03-APR-15 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Chloe Road was impassable due to flash flooding near Pikeville Elementary School.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 06:45:00 to 03-APR-15 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three to four feet of water was flowing across Hwy 541 near the Kentucky Mountain Bible College.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 06:55:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two feet of water was flowing across Hwy 541, possibly washing out part of the road.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:00:00 to 03-APR-15 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mudslide knocked a double wide home off of its foundation on Gap Branch of Hurricane Creek.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:00:00 to 03-APR-15 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 321 was closed due a major rock and mudslide that had blocked both lanes of the road.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 07:15:00 to 03-APR-15 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONANZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 1427 was under at least a foot and a half of swiftly moving water and the water was still rising.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 07:30:00 to 03-APR-15 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: RISNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 1210 was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:45:00 to 03-APR-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The intersection of White Oak Rd and Sun Valley was flooded.

Flash Flood in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 07:30:00 to 03-APR-15 09:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Highway 205 was flooded and impassable near Lee City.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 07:50:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood water entered the gym of the Estill Springs Elementary School. The following roads were also affected by flooding elsewhere around the county: Cow Creek Rd, Millers Creek Rd, Kirkland Ave, White Oak Rd at Sunrise, McKee Rd at the 9 mile marker, Winchester Rd at Patrick's Grocery, Winchester Rd at Dry Ridge, Walling Rd, and Red Lick Rd.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:07:00 to 03-APR-15 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER BOTTOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 421 was closed near the intersection of Durham School Rd due to flooding.