A stalled front draped across north central Kentucky combined with a very moist and humid air mass and upper level weather systems to produce several rounds of slow moving thunderstorms. The repeated episodes of thunderstorms on top of already saturated ground from recent above normal precipitation resulted in flash flooding across parts of central Kentucky.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 11:30:00 to 02-JUL-15 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of a county road flooded in a low lying area. The report was confirmed by a social media picture.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 16:20:00 to 02-JUL-15 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding at the intersection of Roseville Rd and Country Barn Rd.

Flash Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 16:43:00 to 03-JUL-15 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that Lincoln Highway had high water over it in places.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 21:00:00 to 04-JUL-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several rounds of thunderstorms over 2 days brought Drakes Creek at Alvaton above flood stage. The river crested at 24.35 feet, 2.35 feet above flood stage, during the early morning hours of July 4th.

Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 06:00:00 to 02-JUL-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An official with KYTC District 3 reported that KY 585 between mile points 6-7, KY 1332 between mile points 3-5, KY 2160 between mile points 0-1 and KY 1533 between mile points 0-1 were closed from flooding.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 10:50:00 to 03-JUL-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County emergency manager reported several roads closed with high water flowing over them.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 14:51:00 to 02-JUL-15 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Butler County law enforcement official reported that Highway 185 was flooded in spots.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 15:10:00 to 02-JUL-15 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRITCHARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported trees down in the area from severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 15:14:00 to 02-JUL-15 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that water was flowing over the roadways.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 02-JUL-15 16:08:00 to 02-JUL-15 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LECTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that Highway 68/80 in town had high water flowing over it due to slow moving thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 14:44:00 to 03-JUL-15 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Butler County law enforcement official reported that numerous roads were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 15:13:00 to 03-JUL-15 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Edmonson County law enforcement official reported that Highway 187 had high water flowing over it in places. The same official reported that Highway 70 also had high water flowing over it.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 15:37:00 to 03-JUL-15 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of water covering Loudon Road in spots.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 15:49:00 to 03-JUL-15 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ELKHORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received that Highway 68 had high water over roadway in places from Lexington to Harrodsburg in Mercer County.

Flash Flood in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 16:16:00 to 03-JUL-15 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRODSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received of flash flooding at the intersection of Highway 68 and Highway 152.

Flash Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 17:40:00 to 03-JUL-15 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement official reported that West Main street was closed due to high water.

Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 10:10:00 to 03-JUL-15 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Adair County law enforcement official reported that excessive rainfall resulted in 4 to 5 inches of flowing water over Fairground Road. This caused the road to be closed for a time.

Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 10:30:00 to 03-JUL-15 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Barren County law enforcement official reported several roads in town were closed due to high water and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 18:44:00 to 03-JUL-15 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDINSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

After several inches of rain, a law enforcement official with Breckenridge County reported that KY 1385 was flooded in spots.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 03-JUL-15 18:57:00 to 03-JUL-15 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An Ohio County law enforcement official reported that Highway 69 north of town was flooded due to excessive rainfall and high water.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JUL-15 21:25:00 to 06-JUL-15 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall during early July resulted in significant rises on Drakes Creek near Alvaton. The river rose to 23.14 feet, 1.14 feet above flood stage, early on July 6th. The river then dropped below flood stage later that morning.