Thunderstorms developed this afternoon ahead of an approaching cool front and upper level wave of energy. A few of these storms became strong enough to produce severe downburst winds extending from the Bluegrass region to along the Interstate 75 corridor. Additionally, flash flooding was seen in locales due to abundant moisture and heavy rain. The most noteworthy of this flash flooding occurred on Interstate 64 near Mount Sterling where traffic was brought to a standstill.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 13:15:00 to 11-JUL-19 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGSBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Dispatch reported trees blown down from the Fleming County Hospital to the east side of Flemingsburg on Crawford Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 15:45:00 to 11-JUL-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (JKL)CARROLL ARPT JA
Magnitude: 26.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.01K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A strong wind gust and earlier heavy rainfall led to a downed tree on Airport Road near the Jackson NWS office.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 15:57:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed water flowing over Interstate 64 near Mount Sterling, including between Exits 110 and 113.

Flash Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGOS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of a small road closing southeast of Hillsboro due to several feet of water flowing over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:24:00 to 11-JUL-19 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH IRVINE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees and a telephone pole blown down on the south side of Irvine.

Lightning in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported multiple electrical transformers downed due to a lightning strike.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local Emergency Management relayed reports of water flowing over Queen Street and Locust Road in Mount Sterling.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:33:00 to 11-JUL-19 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported trees downed southeast of McKee.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet reported water swiftly flowing over Amy Lane west of Nancy due to a local creek overspilling its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLAILLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen observed damage on Straight Lane Road southwest of Brodhead. This includes a trampoline blown up into power lines, several trees downed, and a driver blown into a fence subsequently damaging their truck.