Clusters of thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours, then moved east into western Kentucky in the evening. Some of the largest clusters were associated with sporadic gusty winds in the 40 to 60 mph range. By late evening, storms became widespread, resulting in significant flash flooding which continued through the overnight hours. The storm complex occurred ahead of a mid-level shortwave trough moving southeast into the Missouri Valley, with an associated cold front extending from southwest Kansas into northern and central Missouri. Steep mid-level lapse rates and ample westerly wind shear resulted in isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-21 20:04:00 to 10-JUL-21 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROFTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were down in the Fruit Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-21 18:15:00 to 10-JUL-21 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down at a farm, along with gutter damage and flattened sweet corn.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-21 19:45:00 to 10-JUL-21 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were down, along with power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 10-JUL-21 22:03:00 to 10-JUL-21 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were down from Barlow to LaCenter and Kevil. A  tree was down on a house in LaCenter. A pole was snapped. Wires were down.

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-21 00:00:00 to 11-JUL-21 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed due to flash flooding, including U.S. Highway 60 on the east edge of Salem between Kentucky 133 and Lola Road. U.S. Highway 60 was also closed near Kentucky 137 between Smithland and Burna. A couple of culverts were washed out on county roads. A narrow corridor of excessive rainfall occurred where storms trained across the same areas for several hours. Radar estimated 6 to 9 inches fell in a narrow corridor of west Kentucky from central Livingston across southern Crittenden County. There were a few confirmed rainfall measurements of 7-plus inches in southern Crittenden County.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-21 00:15:00 to 11-JUL-21 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A woman was rescued from flash flooding near Farmersville. Deputy sheriffs responded to a county road just northwest of Farmersville, where a woman was trapped in a vehicle that had been swept off the road and wedged between two trees. The Jeep was almost completely submerged. A law officer attached a tow strap to himself and waded about 40 feet into the water, then broke a window to help the woman out of the vehicle. The deputy attached the tow strap to her, and another deputy helped pull them to safety.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-21 01:26:00 to 11-JUL-21 01:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were down.

Flash Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 11-JUL-21 00:30:00 to 11-JUL-21 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SALEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed due to flooding, including Kentucky Highway 855 north of Frances between Kentucky 70 and U.S. Highway 60. Kentucky Highway 902 was closed near the Caldwell County line. Heavy rains washed out approaches on either end of a county road bridge across Dry Fork Creek. The road was closed indefinitely. The county road foreman reported widespread damage around the county, but the bridge over Dry Fork Creek was the most severe. Crittenden County received $100,000 in state emergency funds to assist with repairs to about ten roads damaged during this round of flash flooding. A narrow corridor of excessive rainfall occurred where storms trained across the same areas for several hours. Radar estimated 6 to 9 inches fell in a narrow corridor of west Kentucky from central Livingston across southern Crittenden County. There were a few confirmed rainfall measurements of 7-plus inches in southern Crittenden County.