A stalled frontal boundary across the area brought several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the lower Ohio Valley April 2nd and 3rd. Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and early evening hours April 2nd, resulting in large hail and damaging winds. Later that evening and into the early morning hours of April 3rd, training thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding across portions of northern Kentucky, greatly impacting the I-64 corridor including the Louisville and Lexington metros. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell in the 2 day period and April 3rd ended up being Louisville's 4th wettest day on record. The event garnered national media attention as over 160 water rescues occurred in Louisville alone and several roads were washed out across northern Kentucky. Additional showers and thunderstorms then developed during the afternoon of April 3rd with isolated severe wind damage.

Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 19:10:00 to 08-APR-15 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Kentucky River at Lockport into flood, cresting at 43.04 feet on the morning of April 5th.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 19:40:00 to 05-APR-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Rough River at Dundee into flood, cresting at 26.23 feet during the afternoon of April 4th.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-15 07:00:00 to 07-APR-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELTNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Green River at Rochester into flood. The river was estimated to have crested at 17.6 feet early April 6th.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-15 19:00:00 to 06-APR-15 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Green River at Woodbury into flood, cresting at 34.0 feet on the evening of April 5th.

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 13:58:00 to 02-APR-15 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARNED
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported penny size hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:45:00 to 02-APR-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:35:00 to 02-APR-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:47:00 to 02-APR-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAYMOOR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported half dollar size hail.

Hail in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:01:00 to 02-APR-15 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported 1 inch diameter hail fell in Garfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:00:00 to 02-APR-15 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEWEE VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported a large porch roof blown across a homeowner's property with large tree limbs downed as well.

Hail in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 15:20:00 to 02-APR-15 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported 1 inch diameter hail in Shelbyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 15:41:00 to 02-APR-15 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK JACK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported trees down on Blackjack Rd that were removed by KYTC.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 17:15:00 to 02-APR-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported large trees and power lines down southwest of Jamestown.

Hail in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 18:25:00 to 02-APR-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 10:55:00 to 07-APR-15 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Licking River at Blue Licks Spring into flood. The river rose above flood stage during the morning of April 3rd and crested during the evening of April 5th. The river then fell below flood stage on the morning of April 7th.

Flood in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 20:35:00 to 05-APR-15 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAKERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Kentucky River at High Bridge into flood. The river crested at 31.32 feet during the morning of April 4th.

Flash Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:53:00 to 03-APR-15 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONITOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that KY 2871 / Connector Rd at the Little Kentucky River was closed due to high water. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:00:00 to 03-APR-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported several roads closed due to high water across the county. Also, numerous water rescues occurred due to the excessive rainfall. Between 5 and 6 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:00:00 to 03-APR-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure near 15th and West Hill St because of high water. 5.64 inches of rain fell in Louisville.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:48:00 to 03-APR-15 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDINSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that KY 261 at Dorridge Creek was closed due to high water. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 20:50:00 to 06-APR-15 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOATEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Kentucky River at Frankfort above flood stage, cresting at 36.15 feet during the early morning hours of April 4th.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:53:00 to 03-APR-15 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that KY 362 / Ash Avenue between KY 22 and KY 146 closed due to high water. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county, the highest amounts across the western and southern portions.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 00:50:00 to 03-APR-15 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported roof damage to multiple homes due to thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 03:54:00 to 03-APR-15 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported evacuations at 6111 Guardian Court due to high water entering the residence.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:45:00 to 05-APR-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Stoner Creek at Paris into flood. The river rose above flood stage during the morning on April 3rd, crested at 26.7 feet on April 4th and then fell below flood stage during the afternoon of April 5th.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 05:22:00 to 03-APR-15 05:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed reported that high water rescues occurred along Goldsmith Lane due to stranded vehicles in high water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 03:48:00 to 03-APR-15 03:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMYRNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several water rescues in the Whispering Hills apartment complex off of Shepherdsville Rd near Fern Creek. Rainfall for the day at the Louisville ASOS was 5.64 inches.

Hail in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 17:02:00 to 03-APR-15 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEDMANTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported 1 inch diameter hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:45:00 to 02-APR-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail was reported by an amateur radio operator.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 16:32:00 to 02-APR-15 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported several trees down across the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASURE RIDGE PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous, widespread road closures due to 6-8 inches of rain that fell across the county. KY 22 at Springcrest Dr had a culvert washed out. KY 146 between Shady Lane and Glenbrook Rd closed due to high water. KY 1020 between Outer Loop and KY 841 closed to high water. KY 1065 / Outer Loop west of I-65 closed due to high water.

Hail in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 18:40:00 to 02-APR-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREWSBURY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel size hail.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported US 25 near Clay Lane closed due to road collapse. Between 4 and 5 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 08:48:00 to 03-APR-15 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLS RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous roads closed to high water and excessive rainfall. KY 762 was closed between MP 2 and 3, KY 273 between MP 3 and 4, KY 764 between MP 8 and 9, and KY 919 between MP 3 and 4. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county, the highest amounts across the north and east portions.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 17:10:00 to 02-APR-15 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1000.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several trees down in the county. The Clark County KY Mesonet observation recorded a 53 mph wind gust.

Hail in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 03:10:00 to 03-APR-15 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny size hail.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous road closures across the county due to high water. KY 53 at KY 1714 closed in Shelbyville. KY 636 between KY 44 and KY 395 closed due to high water. KY 2268 between Jail Hill Rd and KY 555 closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported KY 55 North at KY 155 in Elk Creek closed due to high water. KY 623 over the Salt River closed. KY 652 between MP 3 and 4 closed due to high water. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:27:00 to 03-APR-15 04:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Louisville MetroSafe reported over 160 high water rescues due to the 6 to 8 inches of rain that fell across the county.

Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-15 01:25:00 to 05-APR-15 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana into flood. The river rose above flood stage late on April 3rd, crested during the evening of April 4th before falling below flood stage during the afternoon on April 5th.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-15 07:05:00 to 06-APR-15 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Rolling Fork River at Boston into flood. The river crested at 40.42 feet on the afternoon of April 5th.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRALLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that the Martin Hill Rd Bridge on KY 1417 was washed out due to excessive rainfall. Also, KY 1116 over Cedar creek closed due to high water. Between 4 and 6 inches fell across the county, the highest amounts across the northern portions.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:53:00 to 03-APR-15 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that KY 3264 at MP 2 was closed due to high water. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the area.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 11:53:00 to 03-APR-15 11:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported KY 823 from mile points 0 to 1 were closed due to high water. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the county.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 09:48:00 to 03-APR-15 09:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managemen reported US 68 at Broadview Dr over railroad overpass was closed due to high water. The Lexington ASOS reported 5.17 inches for the day.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 13:06:00 to 03-APR-15 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEAKS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Stillhouse Hollow Rd was closed due to water over the roadway. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell across the county. The Frankfort ASOS reported 5.27 inches that day.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 02-APR-15 14:40:00 to 02-APR-15 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported by the public.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-15 04:00:00 to 03-APR-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported numerous water rescues occurred during the morning hours because of high water and excessive heavy rainfall. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell across the county.