A complex of slow moving thunderstorms dropped south from southern Indiana into northern Kentucky during the pre-dawn hours Sunday, July 12th. A narrow swath of 2 to locally 5 inches of rain fell from the Louisville metro east/southeastward resulting in some major flash flooding. Approximately 25 water rescues occurred in the Louisville metro during the morning hours. Many roads became impassable as rivers and streams rose out of their banks. Later that afternoon and evening, isolated to scattered thunderstorms developed across the Bluegrass region and produced flash flooding, damaging winds and some large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 18:40:00 to 12-JUL-15 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that numerous trees were down in the northwest part of Garrard County due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 06:00:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Trimble County law enforcement official reported high water and flooded sections on parts of Highway 42 and Highway 421. Rainfall amounts were between 2 and 3 inches.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 06:15:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported excessive rainfall and intense rain rates caused flooding to occur on Mellwood Avenue near Zorn Avenue. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period across much of eastern Jefferson County.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 06:52:00 to 12-JUL-15 06:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEWEE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of high water on side roads and streets. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across much of central and western Oldham County.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:10:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that excessive rainfall and flash flooding impacted numerous roads in Taylorsville. The high water also was flooding parts of some homes in the area. Approximately 4 inches of rain fell across the region in a 2 to 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:15:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of numerous and widespread street flooding across eastern Louisville metro. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:16:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYDSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported high water and flash flooding over parts of Highway 22 in Oldham County.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:23:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of high water and flash flooding in the Windy Hills neighborhood in eastern Louisville metro. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period. Approximately 25 water rescues occurred in Jefferson County during that morning.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:43:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST REGIS PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of widespread street flooding in the Douglass Hills neighborhood of eastern Louisville metro. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:49:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports continued to identify numerous locations of street flooding and impassable roadways across eastern Louisville metro. Social media pictures confirmed many cars partially submerged in high water near the Oxmoor Mall area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period. Approximately 25 water rescues took place across the county during that morning.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:51:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATHMOOR MANOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of side street flooding as a result of 3 to 5 inches of rain falling in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:53:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding and impassable roadways as a result of excessive rainfall. Totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches in a short 3 hour period. Numerous water rescues were performed across the area.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 08:10:00 to 12-JUL-15 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported widespread flash flooding and numerous street flooding in the city of Shelbyville. Officers also reported many other street closures due to high water. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the western and southern part of Shelby County.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 08:14:00 to 12-JUL-15 08:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT WASHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding and widespread side street flooding due to excessive rainfall. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across central and eastern Bullitt County in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 08:46:00 to 12-JUL-15 08:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding on South Shelby Street in Louisville as a result of excessive rainfall and intense rain rates. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a 3 hour period.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 08:59:00 to 12-JUL-15 08:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding on Dutchman's Lane in Louisville. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell during the morning hours.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:58:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MATTHEWS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A report of 5.21 of rain was received, which fell over a 4 hour period.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 09:02:00 to 12-JUL-15 09:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported 3.58 of rain.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 07:44:00 to 12-JUL-15 07:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDY HILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of 4.0 inches of rain was relayed to the NWS.

Flash Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 09:30:00 to 12-JUL-15 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAINTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Boyle County emergency manager reported that Craintown Road was closed due to flash flooding. Nearby fields had extensive field flooding. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell during the day from slow moving thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 17:53:00 to 12-JUL-15 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that numerous trees and power lines were down across eastern Woodford County, east and southeast of Versailles.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 13:58:00 to 12-JUL-15 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARISTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a tree fell down across Sportsman Lake Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 17:55:00 to 12-JUL-15 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINCKARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that several large trees and power lines were down in the Pinckard area.

Hail in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 18:16:00 to 12-JUL-15 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 18:19:00 to 12-JUL-15 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXON TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jessamine County emergency manager reported that several trees fell down across western Jessamine County from severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 19:03:00 to 12-JUL-15 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARKSBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report that Paper Mill Road was severely flooded and impassable due to excessive rainfall. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell from thunderstorms in the area.

Hail in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 18:18:00 to 12-JUL-15 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 12-JUL-15 19:13:00 to 12-JUL-15 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lincoln County emergency manager reported trees down in the city and that a tin roof was blown off a home due to severe thunderstorm winds.