Thunderstorms developed and trained over a narrow corridor producing flash flooding in southwest Breathitt and northern Perry County during the early morning hours of May 1st.  Later in the day, numerous strong to severe storms raked across eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours. The storms formed in a warm moist air mass ahead of an approaching cold front. The storms produced hail as large as 1.75 inches in diameter, damaging winds, and flooding across the area.

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:15:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 18:06:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASHFORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 18:20:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

A picture of the hail was received from the WYMT Facebook page and Chris Johnson of WYMT.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 14:45:00 to 01-MAY-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down and onto some power lines on Elk Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 15:30:00 to 01-MAY-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAGERHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and onto KY 1705 at East Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near Phelps.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 16:15:00 to 01-MAY-16 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CLURE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down near Wolfe Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 18:30:00 to 01-MAY-16 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAW PAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down along Junction 194.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 17:00:00 to 01-MAY-16 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was blown down and across a power line at the junction of Jewell Lane and
Skaggs Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 17:15:00 to 01-MAY-16 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Hwy 711 at DeHart Rd.

Flood in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 04:55:00 to 01-MAY-16 05:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads in and around London were covered by water of unknown depth.

Flash Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 04:40:00 to 01-MAY-16 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLF COAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash flooding was observed with several feet of flowing water over sections of Highway 1933 and 1388 (Bowlings Creek).  A family was trapped on high ground as flash flood washed out the access bridge to their home on Bowlings Creek.  Flood waters entered the Altro Church of God.  A CoCoRaHS observer located 2 miles east-southeast of Talbert measured 3.77 inches of rain, with much of that falling during the late afternoon and overnight hours.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 06:15:00 to 01-MAY-16 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A home on Middle Creek Rd was almost completely surrounded by water.

Flood in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 06:10:00 to 01-MAY-16 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: INEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Water was over Turkey Creek Rd at the Inez water plant. One lane of the road was completely blocked with the other lane partially blocked at this location.

Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 07:00:00 to 01-MAY-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUBLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 1635 had 3 to 4 inches of water across it and was impassable for a short while.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 08:10:00 to 01-MAY-16 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOTSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was over Granny Fitz Bridge Rd.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 19:48:00 to 01-MAY-16 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSSEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was covering KY30W and was deep enough to cover a car tire. There was also water of unknown depth over Hwy 542.

Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 20:06:00 to 01-MAY-16 21:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Route 7 was flooded near Meadow going toward Royalton along with KY1090 toward Lakesville.

Flash Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-16 04:00:00 to 01-MAY-16 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAVIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was over portions of Keneva Rd along Eversole Creek and was approaching some homes.