Heavy rainfall occurred across eastern Kentucky on December 16th, following previous rounds of rainfall. Thus, soils were saturated prior to the arrival of an additional 2-3 inches of rain. The heavier rain amounts and associated flooding impacts occurred west of U.S. Highway 23, including the Bluegrass region. A few mudslides were reported across Perry and Breathitt Counties, while Archer Park in Prestonsburg was flooded due to the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River rising to 20 feet in town.

Heavy Rain in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 19:00:00 to 16-DEC-19 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUAN
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported a mudslide, caused by previous heavy rainfall, on Kentucky Highway 315 east of Turkey.

Heavy Rain in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 19:30:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWDY
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a mudslide, due to heavy rain, on Kentucky Highway 476 near Rowdy. Other side roads were also reported to have mudslides on them nearby.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-DEC-19 03:00:00 to 17-DEC-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported standing water over Kentucky Highways 2026, 1184, and 613 between Bowen and Clay City.

Flood in FLEMING, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 20:00:00 to 16-DEC-19 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGOS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported flood waters over Mt. Hope Road near Goddard and Rawlings Road near Ringos Mills.

Heavy Rain in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 19:15:00 to 16-DEC-19 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTTERFLY
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local media outlet reported a mudslide, due to previous heavy rainfall, on Kentucky Highway 451 near Busy.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 20:30:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of water over Little Flat-Ledford Road near Bethel.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 20:30:00 to 16-DEC-19 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported flood waters over Blevins Valley Road near Preston.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 21:30:00 to 17-DEC-19 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT STERLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported flooding at Main and High Streets in Mount Sterling.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 20:30:00 to 17-DEC-19 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEPSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of water over Stepstone Road near Stepstone.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 17:17:00 to 16-DEC-19 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported flooding on Kentucky Highway 377 near Munson and on Big Woods Road near Hilda.

Flood in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 21:36:00 to 17-DEC-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUESTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media and dispatch reported water on Bluestone Road near Lakeview Heights, as well as flooding on Kentucky Highway 1722 near old U.S. Highway 60 close to Farmers.

Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 21:50:00 to 17-DEC-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter observed flooding on Coin Road north of Shopville.

Flood in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 21:20:00 to 17-DEC-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAGERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported Murphy Flat Road was closed due to high water south of Ravenna.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 23:15:00 to 17-DEC-19 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKATAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch relayed a report of flooding on Cane Creek Road off of Kentucky Highway 30 near Jackson.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 22:50:00 to 17-DEC-19 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported water on Kentucky Highway 2022 near Buckhorn.

Flood in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-19 21:00:00 to 17-DEC-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTONSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported flooding due to heavy rain in Archer Park in Prestonsburg. This caused damage to the city's Christmas lights display as the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River rose to 20 feet, causing the river to overspill its banks into the park.