An area of low pressure moving across the Tennessee Valley brought an area of persistent light to moderate rain into southeastern Kentucky, beginning this morning and lasting into the overnight hours. This round of rain fell on top of what had fallen the previous several days, thus leading to numerous instances of flooding.
Rivers and streams began to rise through the day as widespread four day rainfall amounts of 4-5 inches fell near the Virginia and Tennessee state lines, with three day amounts of 3-4 inches common. Several roads were closed due to high water, while multiple points along the Cumberland River experienced minor flooding for the next couple of days. Minor flooding was also reported on the Kentucky River at Ravenna, while several points along the Kentucky and Big Sandy Rivers breached action stage.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 07:30:00 to 23-APR-17 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed a report of a man rescued unharmed from the Cumberland River near Williamsburg as high waters carried him downstream 30 yards.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 13:10:00 to 23-APR-17 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMLYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn spotter observed water about three inches deep flowing over Tackett Creek Road south of Williamsburg.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 15:50:00 to 23-APR-17 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported water across Kentucky Highway 190 west of Pruden.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 17:56:00 to 23-APR-17 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed numerous portions of Kentucky Highway 7 throughout Letcher County with water over the roadway.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 18:10:00 to 23-APR-17 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported water flowing over Kentucky Highway 2011 in Beverly.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 18:22:00 to 23-APR-17 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAYMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement observed shallow water flowing over Kentucky Highway 221 near the intersection with Kentucky Highway 1780 near Tacky Town.

Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 19:00:00 to 23-APR-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUDELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet relayed a report of water completely covering a portion of Kentucky Highway 15 near Dry Fork.

Flood in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 20:00:00 to 23-APR-17 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUTSHIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast media affiliate sent along a report of high water causing the closure of Kentucky Highway 699 in Cutshin.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 23-APR-17 16:40:00 to 23-APR-17 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported water from Cranks Creek spilling over onto U.S. Highway 421 in Cranks, along with water from Martins Fork flowing over Kentucky Highway 987 in Smith.