A prolonged line of thunderstorms developed on the evening of July 22nd near the Ohio River, slowly propagating southward late in the evening and after midnight into the 23rd. These made it south into Fleming and Rowan Counties, leading to numerous instances of wind damage and flash flooding.
Several structures were damaged due to high winds in Flemingsburg, including one house being completely destroyed. Over 1,100 power outages were reported throughout the county. Numerous homes, roads, and drainage systems suffered water damage from flash flooding, while an automobile dealership sustained damage to nearly 200 vehicles. One observer reported a rainfall total of 6.66 inches. A state of emergency was verbally declared for the county.
Flooding damage was also abundant in Rowan County, particularly in and around Morehead. More than 30 water rescues were performed as motorists became stranded by flood waters blocking roadways. More than 10 homes experienced significant water damage, while major road damage was also noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JUL-17 00:42:00 to 23-JUL-17 00:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported numerous trees down in and around Morehead. This includes the north end of Kentucky Highway 32, both ends of U.S. Highway 60, and Ridgeway Drive.

Flash Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JUL-17 01:10:00 to 23-JUL-17 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported over 30 water rescues, mainly due to motorists becoming stranded by quickly rising flood waters over roadways. Buffalo Branch overflowed its banks, causing water to enter homes along Buffalo Branch Road northeast of Morehead.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 22-JUL-17 23:40:00 to 22-JUL-17 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers, local dispatch, and citizens all reported numerous trees down across Flemingsburg. Additionally, a mobile home was damaged while another house was destroyed. One home lost its roof while another had a garage moved several feet as high gusts occurred. The canopy of a gas station was also blown down. Much of the observed damage occurred along Kentucky Highways 11 and 559.

Flash Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 23-JUL-17 00:07:00 to 23-JUL-17 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a plethora of reports of flash flooding throughout Flemingsburg. High water entered several businesses and residences, while blocking numerous roadways. A bridge over Town Branch on St. Anthony Drive was severely damaged.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-JUL-17 03:30:00 to 23-JUL-17 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYS CROSSING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported the continuation of numerous water rescues and stranded motorists as heavy rains came to an end. Water also continued to infiltrate homes prior to the flood waters receding later in the night.

Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 23-JUL-17 02:40:00 to 23-JUL-17 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported flooded streets throughout Flemingsburg several hours after heavy rainfall had ended. A local automobile dealership sustained damage to an estimated 200 vehicles on their lot.

Hail in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 22-JUL-17 23:22:00 to 22-JUL-17 23:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed half dollar sized hail just southwest of Flemingsburg.