A stationary boundary lingered near the Ohio River through the day. The boundary provided a lifting mechanism for a moist and unstable air mass over eastern Kentucky. Torrential rainfall on top of already saturated soils caused streams to rapidly rise and flash flood at several locations.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 15:40:00 to 10-AUG-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flood waters peeled up pavement on Climax Rd between 4 and 5 miles outside of Mount Vernon.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 17:20:00 to 10-AUG-22 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flood waters were reportedly flowing over Quail Rd.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 18:17:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flood waters reportedly observed carrying trees across Old Waynesburg Road near the 500 block.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 18:45:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Swiftly flowing water from the Left Fork of Caney Creek was flowing across KY-611 making it impassable. A video on social media showed traffic backed up on either side of the flooded roadway unable to cross and waiting for the water to recede.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 16:10:00 to 10-AUG-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures showed several inches of water flowing over East Main Street in Mount Vernon.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 16:20:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Norton School Branch Road closed due to flowing water over the road.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 16:30:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENFRO VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Road closures reported on Buckeye and Hummel roads due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 17:00:00 to 10-AUG-22 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOOCHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video showed an estimated at least 1 foot of water flowing over Goochtown Rd.

Debris Flow in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 17:20:00 to 10-AUG-22 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Mudslide was reported in the 4900 block along KY-70.

Flash Flood in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 17:36:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARETBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pictures show flash flood waters surrounding mobile homes along Freedom School Rd.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 17:51:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A car was reportedly stranded at the intersection of Little Robinson Creek and Robinson Creek roads.

Flash Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 10-AUG-22 18:02:00 to 10-AUG-22 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRGIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky State Police reported a car stranded by flash flood waters at the intersection of KY-610 and Indian Creek Road.