Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms caused wind damage, flash flooding, and dropped large hail across eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, May 27, 2017. The largest hail reported occurred in Powell County and was the size of golf balls. The worst flooding occurred in Pulaski County, where several feet of water was over a road near Shopville for a short period of time. Hail was the primary severe weather mode during this event, with numerous occurrences of quarter size hail reported across the area. Additionally, lightning struck a tree near Clay City, causing a tree to fall on a home.

Flash Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 21:45:00 to 28-MAY-17 02:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEETERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A foot of water was observed flow across Hwy 72 near the junction of Hwy 2425.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 22:55:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DABNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding of a small stream occurred along KY Hwy 39, causing the road to be covered with flowing water. Two vehicles became stranded while attempting to drive through the flooded roadway.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 23:44:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several feet of water was observed over the road at the intersection of Mark Welborn Rd and Barnesburg road near Shopville.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAY-17 05:25:00 to 28-MAY-17 07:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARY ALICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

West Hwy 72 just past mile marker 6 was completely under water, near the intersection of KY Hwy 1216.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 28-MAY-17 06:40:00 to 28-MAY-17 11:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DABNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Kentucky Hwy 39 near Dabney was closed for a period of time due to flooding.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 15:13:00 to 27-MAY-17 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 15:15:00 to 27-MAY-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 15:50:00 to 27-MAY-17 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:27:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:48:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYSLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:56:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VICTORY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:35:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEAVY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:20:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:15:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:33:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:00:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WISEMANTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down.

Lightning in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-17 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning struck a tree, causing the tree to fall onto a nearby home. The event occurred near the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hwy 15 in Clay City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:27:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUDELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:27:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAUDELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down and was blocking both lanes of a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:55:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along KY 229.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:43:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:25:00 to 27-MAY-17 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:35:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:48:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOPVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Grundy Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:00:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HULEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four trees were blown down and onto US Hwy 119.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:00:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLEDSOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down and onto US Hwy 421.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:12:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large limb was blown down and onto a vehicle.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 16:00:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sweet Lick Rd at the 400 block was closed due to high water.  Maple Street was down to one lane for a short period of time. Main Street at Rice Street at a construction  site had approximately 6 inches of rock blocking the roadway.

Flash Flood in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:30:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DONGOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

State Route 931 was closed briefly due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:10:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIENCE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Over 6 inches of water was flowing across a road leading into Science Hill.

Flash Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 21:40:00 to 28-MAY-17 00:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIMYAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Knox county dispatch reported that water was flowing across Evergreen Rd near Flat. A deputy on patrol also reported that he had driven through flood waters that covered the tires of his car.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 15:20:00 to 27-MAY-17 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public