During the evening and overnight hours of July 20th into July 21st, strong to severe thunderstorms developed out ahead of an approaching cold front. On the afternoon of July 20th, temperatures surged into the mid-90s across central Kentucky, with dewpoint temperatures reaching the mid-70s. The warm and unstable low levels, combined with mid-level height falls from an approaching trough, allowed for greater than 4000 J/kg mixed-layer CAPE across portions of south central Kentucky during the evening hours of July 20th. Despite some boundary layer stabilization during the late evening hours, a low-level jet allowed for convection to sustain itself through the overnight hours, with scattered wind damage being observed mainly across south central Kentucky. While convection was initially fairly discrete in nature, after midnight, an evolution toward one large convective complex was observed, which contributed to additional flash flooding issues across south central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 02:16:00 to 21-JUL-22 04:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Portions of Lawson Bottom Road were washed out from flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 22:04:00 to 20-JUL-22 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG BOTTOM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were six trees down along South Highway 127 near Wolf Creek Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 00:57:00 to 21-JUL-22 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMER SHADE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down along Summer Shade Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 01:19:00 to 21-JUL-22 01:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down along Scottsville Road near the county line.

Flash Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 01:45:00 to 21-JUL-22 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLASGOW MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding was reported within the city limits of Glasgow.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 02:11:00 to 21-JUL-22 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flood waters have entered businesses in Burkesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HART, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 23:34:00 to 20-JUL-22 23:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A power line fell on a house and started a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 20-JUL-22 21:28:00 to 20-JUL-22 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down along Highway 49 near Liberty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 21-JUL-22 00:51:00 to 21-JUL-22 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKESVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down within the city limits of Burkesville.