Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an upper level disturbance and associated cold front during the afternoon hours. Strong afternoon heating led to ample enough instability for numerous reports of large hail. The combination of heavy rain and training storms also led to a few instances of flash flooding.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:05:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail near Prestonsburg.

Hail in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:08:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNING SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of golf ball size hail in Burning Springs.

Hail in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:30:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEBASTIAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch called in a report of quarter size hail in Sebastian.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:50:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: NED
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed up to golf ball size hail in between Lost Creek and Ned.

Hail in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:55:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen in Rowdy reported quarter size hail.

Hail in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:36:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were sent in by the public and trained spotters.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:13:00 to 02-MAY-16 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Citizens reported half dollar to hen egg size hail from Wayland to Minnie.

Hail in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:14:00 to 02-MAY-16 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUSIE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn Storm Spotter observed half dollar size hail just east of Mousie.

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:32:00 to 02-MAY-16 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter and the public observed quarter size hail from Pikeville to Raccoon.

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:50:00 to 02-MAY-16 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMPER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports were received of quarter to hen egg size hail between Kimper and Canada.

Flash Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:05:00 to 02-MAY-16 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEBWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch and local media sent in reports of water flowing over Highway 11 and around buildings in and south of Pebworth. Road closures were reported for Spivey Road, Jug Road, Marcum Ridge Road, Highway 11 north at Pebworth, and the right hand fork of Buffalo.

Flash Flood in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 14:53:00 to 02-MAY-16 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUBLETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported Highway 1635 south of Royalton was inundated by Oakley Creek and consequently was impassable.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 15:00:00 to 02-MAY-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed high water flowing over Highway 1427 east of Bonanza, thus making the road impassable.

Hail in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-16 13:40:00 to 02-MAY-16 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed quarter size hail near Hatfield Station.