Powerful and slow moving Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane. After the storm stalled along the coast, producing extreme and unprecedented amounts of rainfall along the Texas and Louisiana coasts that resulted in catastrophic flooding in the Houston metro area. The system then lifted toward the Tennessee and lower Ohio River Valleys on Friday September 1. Heavy rain spread across central Kentucky with amounts ranging from 4 to 6 inches. There were localized amounts of 7 to 8 inches across Warren, Barren, Allen, Simpson, and Logan counties. Many roads became flooded with high water and there were reports of high water rescues performed.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 01:07:00 to 01-SEP-17 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHEO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that Kentucky Highway 100 at mile marker 16 was closed due to high water over the bridge.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 02:42:00 to 01-SEP-17 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported Highway 103 near Lashley Road near Auburn was impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 05:18:00 to 01-SEP-17 05:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Simpson County Emergency Manager reported numerous roads closed with other roads impassable due to high water. The Simpson County Schools were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 07:30:00 to 01-SEP-17 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMONTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Metcalfe officials reported several roads closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 08:30:00 to 01-SEP-17 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDMONTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

An animal shelter had to be evacuated due to rising flood water.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 03:06:00 to 01-SEP-17 03:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that Highway 100 east of I-65 to the Allen County line was closed due to high water. Highway 383 also had multiple closures. Numerous county road bridges were closed due to high water as well.

Flash Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 06:15:00 to 01-SEP-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORSE CAVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Hart County Emergency Manager reported that a water rescue was performed in Horse Cave after a vehicle stalled out in flood waters.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 07:15:00 to 01-SEP-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barren County Emergency Manager reported a car was submerged in flood waters on Shamrock Court.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 07:15:00 to 01-SEP-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported a water rescue and evacuation took place from a duplex on Emerson Bypass.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 07:40:00 to 01-SEP-17 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported a water rescue of a person trapped in a vehicle on Stevenson Mill Road.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-17 06:52:00 to 01-SEP-17 06:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that one water rescue was performed along Burkesville Road near Siloam Road.