Warm and humid conditions developed across much of the lower Ohio Valley during the last week of May 2017. A complex of storm systems passed through the region, sparking widespread showers and thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours on May 27, producing flash flooding, large hail, and damaging winds. Flash flooding was intense enough to issue a Flash Flood Emergency in Taylor and Casey counties in Kentucky. Estimated radar rainfall estimates were 4-6 in a relatively short period of time, which caused the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 21:02:00 to 27-MAY-17 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGAN TOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials received many reports of high water over many roadways across the county.

Hail in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 14:40:00 to 27-MAY-17 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATOKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:10:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:42:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:14:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:19:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK HORN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:39:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:33:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported trees down and a roof blown off a home 2 miles northwest of Campbellsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:24:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:19:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATCHISON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:42:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported numerous trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:47:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported trees down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:20:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported downed trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:30:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEYTONSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cumberland County emergency manager reported numerous trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 17:24:00 to 27-MAY-17 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNIFLEY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Adair County law enforcement officials reported trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:04:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported numerous trees down along with a few power lines.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:35:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported widespread flash flooding across the county.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:05:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County emergency manager reported three water rescues in Campbellsville.

Flash Flood in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 18:25:00 to 27-MAY-17 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported roads closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 19:14:00 to 27-MAY-17 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEMENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Casey Emergency Manager reported that Highway 70 was closed to mudslides.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 20:09:00 to 27-MAY-17 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County emergency manager reported numerous roads closed in the city due to high water. Highway 210 and Highway 658 were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 20:28:00 to 27-MAY-17 20:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Casey County Emergency Manager reported water rescues due to high water across numerous roads. Many roads across the county were closed due to the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 27-MAY-17 20:33:00 to 27-MAY-17 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported high water across roadways.