On September 5, 2018, the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon moved north from the Gulf of Mexico. It carried copious amounts of moisture as it continued to rotate while slowly moving north.  In Kentucky, the outer bands of the system brought showers and thunderstorms that produced isolated wind damage September 5 and 6.   By September 8th, Gordon was centered in southeast Missouri with much of its moisture and energy in the Ohio River Valley interacted with a stationary front. This produced efficient rainfall that caused flash flooding, and the environmental shear was strong enough to produce two tornadoes along the Ohio River in southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 19:55:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Twenty Nineth Street was flooded between St. Xavier Street and Bank St.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 20:05:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A driver and two children were stuck in a vehicle on 15th Street and Breckinridge Street.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 20:10:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a water rescue reported in West Louisville.

Flash Flood in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 07:15:00 to 09-SEP-18 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State Road 89, Irvine Road, was underwater 1 to 2 miles southeast of Winchester, Kentucky.

Flash Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 14:41:00 to 09-SEP-18 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over Bethany Road in the Logana area.

Flash Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 09-SEP-18 14:41:00 to 09-SEP-18 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mackey Pike near Hickman Creek was closed due to being a couple of feet underwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 05-SEP-18 14:50:00 to 05-SEP-18 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported one tree down blocking 460 in Paris, Kentucky in Bourbon County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 06-SEP-18 12:06:00 to 06-SEP-18 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAB ORCHARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One large tree blew down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 06-SEP-18 13:55:00 to 06-SEP-18 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was damage to an outbuilding near Albany.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 15:20:00 to 08-SEP-18 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a power line down near Concordia.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 19:55:00 to 08-SEP-18 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORAL RIDGE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down on the 10200 block of Blue Lick Road.

Tornado in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 16:42:00 to 08-SEP-18 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tree-top level tornado did all of its damage 20 to 30 feet above ground. Never more than 50 yards wide, the first evidence of the tornado touching down was one mile south of the water tower on Thomas Lane, where it downed several large branches that blocked the road. Moving northeast over forested land, the next evidence was more tree trunks and branches snapped on Poplar Grove Rd just north of the intersection with Hilldale Rd. The tornado then continued to skip northeast, snapping branches and trunks to the west of Frank Luttrell Rd, before crossing the road and causing minor roof damage to the metal roof of a barn and snapping more tree limbs a third of a mile southeast of North Hancock Elementary School. The tornado dropped small branches and leaves along its path as it continued northeast. The last major tree damage was observed around a home on Adair Rd, where trees were uprooted and trunks snapped in a cyclonic pattern around the home. The only damage to the home, however, was minor roof damage from a branch falling on it. The storm then crossed Adair Rd, lifting somewhere in a wooded area west of a large pond near Beauchamp Lane, where residents witnessed its dissipation.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 19:55:00 to 08-SEP-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A person was trapped in a vehicle on Dixie Highway and Oak Street. A water rescue took place.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 22:00:00 to 08-SEP-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Yellow Cab taxi driver tried to drive through standing water underneath a railroad overpass at 13th Street and Oak Street.  When the vehicle he was driving stalled, the driver made several calls to 911, but provided an incorrect location for rescuers.  He drowned due to the quickly rising flood waters in that low spot.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 19:57:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A person was trapped in a vehicle at 17th Street and Dumesnil Street.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 20:05:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported several vehicles under water at Dixie Highway and Algonquin Parkway.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 20:00:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of multiple cars trapped in high water on the ramp from Crittenden Drive to Interstate 65 South.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 08-SEP-18 20:00:00 to 08-SEP-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue took place to rescue a person stuck in a vehicle on Grafton Hall Road.