During a time without any major weather systems moving through the region, a moist atmosphere with differential heating and remaining outflows from earlier thunderstorms was enough for thunderstorms and heavy rain to develop across central Kentucky. This resulted in widespread wind damage, flooding, and even fires from lightning. An elderly man drowned and his wife was injured trying to drive through flood waters.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 20:30:00 to 29-JUN-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was water in one home, and a private bridge to get to other houses was under water on Rush Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 15:05:00 to 29-JUN-20 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three trees blew down near Highland Lick Road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:51:00 to 29-JUN-20 21:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST REGIS PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There was 6 inches of flowing water over Moser, Blankenbaker, and Shelbyville Roads.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:40:00 to 29-JUN-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department discovered State Road 337 was impassable due to high water while they were responding to a structure fire caused by lightning.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 20:00:00 to 29-JUN-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes had water damage near Fredericktown, and one vehicle was submerged.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 20:15:00 to 29-JUN-20 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was water over the roadway and in a home on White Oak Creek Road.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 20:15:00 to 29-JUN-20 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RILEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were multiple roads closed due to high water, mainly over the southern half of the county. There were also three vehicle rescues and some homes evacuated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 18:37:00 to 29-JUN-20 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEDDY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were trees down on Rough Ridge Road and Dry Fork Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:22:00 to 29-JUN-20 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRODS CREEK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were trees reported down in the 7100 block of River Road and near the intersection of the Snyder and Interstate 71.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:26:00 to 29-JUN-20 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There was a tree down on Potts Road.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 10:45:00 to 29-JUN-20 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A driver on Lawrenceburg Road noticed a white Ford Explorer that had washed off the road in flood waters. He then noticed an elderly man and woman were still in the vehicle with water up to their necks.  Rescuers broke out windows on the vehicle and pulled the couple out just as it filled completely with flood water. Both were unconscious when they were pulled out; the woman was resuscitated at the scene, but her husband never regained consciousness and died later that afternoon after they were both transported to a local hospital.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 12:10:00 to 28-JUN-20 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

County roads were closed due to flash flooding on the west side of Morgantown along Highway 70.

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 13:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A video showed flash flooding in the Hilltop neighborhood in Bowling Green.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 14:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were several homes with water in them. Two people were evacuated, and the water was up to 2 feed deep.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 15:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN WHAK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

North Court Street and Russellville Road at Hatter Road were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 15:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Middleton Road was impassable one mile east of Middleton due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 20:17:00 to 29-JUN-20 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was water over Taylorsville Road at Chenoweth Run.

Flash Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 09:39:00 to 29-JUN-20 11:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Smith Street was closed and impassable between first and third streets due to high water.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 05:00:00 to 29-JUN-20 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple reports of flooded roadways across the county including Lincoln Park Road and Highway 150 near Springfield.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 09:45:00 to 29-JUN-20 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A state highway department official stated that roads that don't normally flood where flooding across the northern part of the county.

Flash Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 09:56:00 to 29-JUN-20 11:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Mitchellsburg Road was impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 21:30:00 to 29-JUN-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARDSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a water rescue on Pottershop Road.

Flash Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 23:01:00 to 30-JUN-20 01:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a water rescue on Murray Run Road.

Lightning in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:35:00 to 29-JUN-20 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANNSVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning started a fire in a small building.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 14:14:00 to 28-JUN-20 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 10:15:00 to 29-JUN-20 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three homes were flooded on Mayes Creek Road.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 07:41:00 to 28-JUN-20 09:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several roads flooded in Dundee.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 10:15:00 to 29-JUN-20 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A road was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 10:30:00 to 29-JUN-20 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water up to 10 feet deep was flowing over Lawrenceburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 14:39:00 to 28-JUN-20 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported a tree down near Prices Mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 14:40:00 to 29-JUN-20 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLF LICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down by Beechland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 17:40:00 to 29-JUN-20 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported down on Woodrum Ridge about 2 miles from Hustonville Street.

Flash Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 18:00:00 to 29-JUN-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANHAMTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads were closed in Liberty due to high water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:22:00 to 29-JUN-20 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATHMOOR VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There was street flooding at Hurstbourne and Linn Station.

Flash Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 19:40:00 to 29-JUN-20 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were several roads closed in the Bradfordsville area due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 18:02:00 to 29-JUN-20 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHEBER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were downed on Kentucky 206 about a mile from Kentucky 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 29-JUN-20 18:30:00 to 29-JUN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple trees down in the Bradfordsville area.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 08:30:00 to 28-JUN-20 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG CLIFTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was flooding reported over Crown Rock Road in Big Clifty.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 08:42:00 to 28-JUN-20 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were multiple reports of flooding across the entire county. A vehicle stalled in a flooded roadway in Leitchfield, and the Western Kentucky Parkway had reports of flooding.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 09:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three cars stalled in high water in Beaver Dam. Several basements in the area were flooded.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 09:28:00 to 28-JUN-20 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department assisted a couple and their dog by boat at a location off Sadler Road. Water was approximately 2 feet above the foundation when they arrived.

Flash Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 28-JUN-20 10:00:00 to 28-JUN-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media shared a photo of flash flooding at Taylor Fork Road Bridge in Grayson Couny.