Deep moisture anchored across east Kentucky, combined with a stalled frontal boundary, then a cold front, led to several rounds of heavy rain from the evening of September 12th through the early afternoon hours on September 13th. This rain led to many reports of flooding and flash flooding, with several water rescues occurring during the late evening hours of September 12th. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 5.5 inches in the area where the heaviest rains fell.
In Powell county, at the Middlefork Campground, a truck was caught up in flood waters, but all passengers were able to get to safety. Powell County search and rescue were also involved in getting people to safety in the Indian Creek area of the Red River Gorge.
In Menifee county, 30 to 40 campers had to seek higher ground as the Red River Adventure Campground saw extensive flooding.  Two other campers had to be rescued who were camping near Brushy Creek in the northern part of the county.
In Morgan county, the cow branch community saw extensive flooding, along with significant flooding in and around West Liberty.  Several roads sustained damage in West Liberty.  There was also extensive flooding along Spaws Creek. Bethany Enterprise Baptist Church along war creek also saw some damage to their property.
Finally, in Jackson county, there were several instances of roads being shut down due to flash flooding, especially late Sunday morning into Sunday afternoon with a second surge in rainfall.

Flash Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:00:00 to 12-SEP-20 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A culvert was washed out on Opossum Hollow Road due to high waters. The road will remain closed until repairs can be made.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:00:00 to 12-SEP-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several rounds of heavy rain resulted in the closure of Highway 772 due to high water about 5 miles NW of West Liberty.

Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:30:00 to 13-SEP-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rains that occurred earlier in the evening led to quick rises in nearby waters, flooding the Red River Adventure Campground. 30 to 40 people were in the water as it rose at the campground, and thankfully all were rescued safely.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EGYPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over KY-421 near Egypt Penecostal Church.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The junction of KY-421 and KY-3630 was closed due to high water in the town of Tyner. Local dispatch also reported that traffic was backed up for a quarter of a mile because of the closure.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:30:00 to 13-SEP-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Swift water of over 6 inches was reported flowing across portions of Hwy 421, Hwy 3630, and Creech Hollow Road, making them impassible. Videos of flooding were posted on social media.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 21:50:00 to 12-SEP-20 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EZEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple rounds of heavy rain moved through the community of Ezel and surrounding locations. The heaviest of these rains occurred around 10:50 PM EDT, at which point Morgan County Dispatch reported at 11:05 pm EDT that Kentucky Highway 1010 was closed due to high water over the road making it impassable.

Flash Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High waters along Buckeye Lane near the Wellington Community made it impassable and led to its closure.

Flood in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of an ongoing water rescue at 0400 AM EDT as runoff from earlier rains led to a rise on Brushy Fork where two people were camping, off of Igo Ridge Road.

Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 08:30:00 to 13-SEP-20 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

After another dose of heavy rain, water spilled out of a drainage ditches and onto the road near the Morgan County Tire Center in Index, Kentucky, just southwest of West Liberty.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over KY-30 near Hicks Branch Road.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILDRED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over Dunigam Road near the community of Tyner as water from an adjacent creek overflowed its banks.

Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STURGEON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Candy Branch Road (Mahaffy Road) was reported flooded near the community of Sturgeon.

Flash Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:30:00 to 12-SEP-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High waters caused a truck to be swept off the road trying to leave the Middlefork Campground at Natural Bridge. All passengers were able to escape safely.

Flood in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A road was reported being partially blocked by high but non-flowing water near the Grassy Creek Community.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 20:35:00 to 12-SEP-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported extensive flash flooding and damage along War Creek Road as War Creek quickly swelled out of its banks. This led to damages to cars and houses along the road.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 22:30:00 to 13-SEP-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rains led to rising water levels on the Red River, flooding the Red River Gorge Campground located along its banks.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over Roark Road near the community of Annville.

Flood in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-SEP-20 11:00:00 to 13-SEP-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILDRED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was reported over Mac Stevens Road making it impassable. After the water resided,  a section of the asphalt had been washed away on the road.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 20:35:00 to 12-SEP-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LICK BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Morgan County Dispatch reported that Cow Branch Road was closed near the community of Lenox due to water over the road, making it impassable. The EM then reported that cars had been washed down the creek, and houses had been inundated from the high water.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-SEP-20 20:30:00 to 12-SEP-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported portions of Prestonsburg Street and Spaws Creek Road had been closed due to flood waters over the road after two rounds of heavy rain moved through the location. Spaws Creek Road was especially hard hit, as the EM reported Spaws Creek rose out of it banks and took out bridges and caused damage to nearby properties.