A strong storm system moved through the Ohio Valley beginning late in the evening on February 15th and continuing through much of the day on February 16th. An amplified mid- and upper-level trough moved across the central Plains during this time period, with an associated surface disturbance transiting from the Red River Valley northeastward into the Ohio Valley. A surface warm front was located parallel to the Ohio River during the majority of the event, with large-scale moist upglide persisting across much of Kentucky and southern Indiana. During the initial northward surge of moisture early on the 16th, elevated instability was sufficient for an isolated severe storm to develop across southern Kentucky, producing quarter-sized hail in Monroe County. However, through much of the remainder of the event, flooding would be the primary hazard as convection grew upscale into widespread disorganized clusters of moderate to heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms.
Strong low-level moisture transport aided in boosting Precipitable Water values above 1.25 for most areas south of the Ohio River, which is anomalously high for mid-February. As waves of rain continued through the morning and into the early afternoon, widespread swaths received over 2 inches of rainfall, with localized areas receiving up to 4 inches. By mid-afternoon on the 16th, the rainfall gradually subsided from west to east as the surface cold front pushed across the region, allowing drier air to filter across the area. Scattered areas of flooding were observed across central Kentucky, with several roads having to be closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 12:10:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were flooded in Campbellsville. Additionally, high water led to evacuations along Allen Street and Johnson Street.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 12:30:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARDSTOWN JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Preston Highway (Kentucky Route 61) had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 12:40:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLERMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Clermont Road (Kentucky Route 245) had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 12:45:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOLITUDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Cedar Grove Road (Kentucky Route 480) had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 13:00:00 to 16-FEB-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Raider Hollow Road had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 14:22:00 to 16-FEB-23 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five roads across LaRue County had to be closed due to a combination of flowing and standing water.

Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 75-year old male died after his vehicle was swept into the flooded Rolling Fork River near Bradfordsville.

Hail in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 00:28:00 to 16-FEB-23 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pictures from near Tompkinsville showed a few quarter-sized hailstones mixed with smaller hailstones on a deck.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 14:51:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight-line wind damage occurred at two buildings in Russell Springs. A portion of the roof of a hardware store was blown off, and damage occurred to an adjacent building as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 14:52:00 to 16-FEB-23 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown onto a mobile home along West Road near Kentucky Route 80.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 07:26:00 to 16-FEB-23 09:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A swift water rescue was needed for two occupants of a truck who were attempting to cross Muddy Prong.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 07:45:00 to 16-FEB-23 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC QUADY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five roads had to be closed due to flooding across Breckinridge County.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 09:14:00 to 16-FEB-23 11:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Salt River had risen out of its banks and was flooding surrounding land near where U.S. Route 150 crosses the river south of Mount Washington.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-23 10:15:00 to 16-FEB-23 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMESTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Chapeze Lane had to be closed due to high water over the roadway.