A slow moving low pressure system, in combination with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Gordon, and abundant moisture brought a long duration heavy rainfall event to much of the Bluegrass region of eastern Kentucky. Southwesterly low level winds ahead of a very slow moving cold front ushered rich moisture into eastern Kentucky, which when combined with the available lift, resulted in copious amounts of rainfall. This, in combination with several inches of rain the past couple of days, led to widespread flooding and flash flooding as multi-day rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches occurred with isolated totals near 7-8 inches.
Bath, Montgomery, and Menifee Counties all saw significant impacts. This includes 50-70 homes and 20-25 businesses, one of which was a school in Menifee County, being inundated with water. Numerous roads were damaged as culverts were washed out, forcing schools to close the following day. Disaster declarations were made for Montgomery and Menifee Counties while nearly a dozen water rescues were performed. Additionally, a nine year old boy was swept into a culvert in Morehead.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 07:55:00 to 10-SEP-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few inches of water was observed flowing across Spencer Road southeast of Mount Sterling.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 08:30:00 to 10-SEP-18 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was observed across Stepstone Road southwest of Owingsville, as well as along Kentucky Highway 36 near Interstate 64.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 08:30:00 to 10-SEP-18 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: REYNOLDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water of an unknown depth was observed flowing across Flat Creek Road southeast of Sharpsburg.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 08:30:00 to 10-SEP-18 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYOMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water of an unknown depth was observed flowing across Wyoming/Blue Rock Road north of Owingsville.

Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 11:05:00 to 10-SEP-18 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAINTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was observed covering Martha Mills Road south of Flemingsburg.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 13:05:00 to 10-SEP-18 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kentucky Highway 15 was covered with water in a couple of places east of Stanton. Additionally, overflow drainages became covered with water as they overfilled their capacity, including those as far southeast as Halls Branch Road.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 13:30:00 to 10-SEP-18 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported water over the road in several spots on Kentucky  Highway 211 near its intersection with Kentucky Highway 36 southeast of Olympia.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 11:55:00 to 10-SEP-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred throughout and around Mount Sterling. Four water rescues were performed and an estimated 30-50 homes were inundated by flood waters along with 20 businesses.

Flash Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 14:30:00 to 09-SEP-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENNISTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 550.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water flowed across most county roads, resulting in numerous road closures. Water was observed entering about 20 homes, leading to a few water rescues. One school sustained flood damage along with a couple of local businesses.

Flash Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 16:56:00 to 09-SEP-18 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROTHWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet reported water flowing across Dog Trot Road outside of Frenchburg. This led to the road completely washing out.

Flash Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 18:25:00 to 09-SEP-18 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported water flowing over several roads, including Fitchburg Road east of Ravenna.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 16:43:00 to 09-SEP-18 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Halls Branch southeast of Stanton spilled out of its banks, resulting in rapidly flowing flood waters threatening Halls Branch Road.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 18:35:00 to 09-SEP-18 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was observed rushing across Adams Ridges Road from Brush Creek just west of Clay City.

Flash Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 10:30:00 to 09-SEP-18 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLYMPIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was observed flowing over Kentucky Highway 36 near Interstate 64 south of Owingsville, resulting in the closure of the road. Additionally, a woman was rescued from rapidly flowing flood waters as her vehicle became submerged northwest of Olympia.

Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 16:30:00 to 10-SEP-18 08:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported lingering flooding late Sunday evening into early Monday, forcing several roads to remain closed for a period of time.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 10:25:00 to 09-SEP-18 11:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported swiftly flowing water resulting in major road and culvert damage near the intersection of Hinkston Pike and Garden Springs Drive in Mount Sterling.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 14:10:00 to 10-SEP-18 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOREHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several vehicles were submerged in water in Morehead, including police cruisers. Several roads were closed due to water covering them from overflowing creeks and streams. Additionally, a nine year old boy was swept into a culvert by flood waters near Morehead. His body was found a week later in the Triplett Creek area.