Tornado and Flash Flooding in Kentucky, July 14 to 15, 2015

Name: Tornado and Flash Flooding in Kentucky, July 14 to 15, 2015
Start: 2015-07-14T02:25
End: 2015-07-15T11:05
Location: Kentucky

July 14 to 15, 2015 · NWS JKL · 113 events in 27 counties and zones

The second of three rounds of severe weather arrived shortly after midnight on July 14th as a complex of thunderstorms barreled southeastward into east Kentucky. This complex of storms produced sporadic wind damage and some flash flooding through the morning hours, hitting the Upper Cumberland region of south central and southeast Kentucky the hardest.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 4
Property damage: $90,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 113

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS JKL wrote it up.

Round three arrived as a line of strong to severe storms dropped southward across the region during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 14th. Once again, wind damage was widespread and numerous locations experienced flash flooding due to torrential rainfall rates and already saturated ground.

A 6.5 mile long swath of concentrated wind damage occurred north of Flemingsburg during the late afternoon of the 14th. This demolished a mobile home and injured four people as winds reached 100 mph. An EF1 tornado touched down briefly inside this larger path of damaging straight-line winds.

All in all, there were around 200 different severe weather (flash flood, wind damage, hail greater than 1 in diameter, and/or tornado) reports called into the National Weather Service office in Jackson, KY for the 36 hour period ending midnight Tuesday night. At one point, over 50,000 east Kentucky households were without power due to the storms with many remaining without power through Friday July 17th.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 14, 1:00 AM EST, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 1:00 AM EST, 1 hour 25 minutes before

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
200 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 200 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

QUICK UPDATE TO DEAL WITH CONVECTION MOVING INTO THE REGION THIS
HOUR. BASED ON TRENDS THIS ACTIVITY WILL CONTINUE SLOWLY SE
THROUGH EASTERN KY OVERNIGHT. GIVEN THE SLOW MOVEMENT FLASH
FLOODING WOULD BE THE MAIN THREAT AND THEREFORE WE DO HAVE
MULTIPLE PRODUCTS OUT TO COVER THIS. TOUCHED UP GRIDS FOR THIS AND
UPDATED GRIDS WITH LATEST OBS AND TRENDS.

UPDATE ISSUED AT 1135 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

HOURLY GRIDS HAVE BEEN UPDATED BASED ON RECENT OBSERVATION AND
RADAR TRENDS. AFTER A LULL ANOTHER ROUND OF CONVECTION IS POSSIBLE
TOWARD DAWN. SOME OF THIS COULD PRODUCE HEAVY RAIN AND A SEVERE
THUNDERSTORM OR TWO WILL BE POSSIBLE.

UPDATE ISSUED AT 900 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

HOURLY GRIDS HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR THE RELATIVE LULL IN ACTIVITY
EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 5 HOURS OR SO INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
HOWEVER...ADDITIONAL CONVECTION ALREADY ONGOING UPSTREAM FROM IN
NORTH AND NORTHWEST INTO WI SHOULD TRACK TOWARD THE REGION
OVERNIGHT...POSSIBLY CONGEALING INTO AN MCS. THIS SECOND ROUND OF
ACTIVITY COULD PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS AND A RENEWED THREAT FOR
FLASH FLOODING. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY EVENING.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT)
ISSUED AT 417 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HIGH WINDS WAS PUNCHING SOUTH
THROUGH THE FORECAST AREA AT MID AFTERNOON. ON ITS PRESENT
TRAJECTORY...MOST OF THE PRECIP WITH IT IT LIKELY TO EXIT SOUTH
AND SOUTHEAST OUT OF THE JKL FORECAST AREA EARLY THIS EVENING.
AFTER THIS...FORECASTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND EVOLUTION OF FUTURE
CONVECTION BECOMES PROBLEMATIC. MODELS DO SUGGEST ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITY WILL FIRE DURING THE NIGHT AND DROP SOUTH INTO THE
FORECAST AREA...BUT DISAGREE ON THE DETAILS. HAVE TENTATIVELY
USED A LIKELY POP...BUT DO NOT HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE
EVOLUTION/TIMING. WITH THE ATMOSPHERE WORKED OVER BY
THEN...RAINFALL MAY BE A BIGGER CONCERN THAN SEVERE WX DURING THE
NIGHT...ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING POTENTIAL FOR TRAINING CELLS AFTER
THE EVENT THIS AFTERNOON.

THE MAIN UPPER TROUGH AND ASSOCIATED SURFACE SYSTEM WILL PASS BY
TO OUR NE LATE TUESDAY AND TUESDAY EVENING. THE ATMOSPHERE IS
EXPECTED TO BE PRIMED FOR CONVECTIVE DEVELOPMENT AGAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING AHEAD OF THE COLD FRONT ASSOCIATED WITH THE
SYSTEM. FORECAST SOUNDINGS SHOW A POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER DAY OF
SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WX. INSTABILITY IS EXPECTED TO BE LARGE AGAIN
AND SHEAR SHOULD BE MORE FAVORABLE. AS A RESULT...LARGE HAIL AND
EVEN ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL NEED TO BE CONSIDERED AS MORE
SIGNIFICANT THREATS THAN THEY AREA TODAY.

.LONG TERM...(WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY)
ISSUED AT 305 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

THE EXTENDED PERIOD BEGINS WITH A UPPER LEVEL TROUGH MOVING OUT THE
OHIO VALLEY REGION EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THIS WILL ALLOW HIGH
PRESSURE TO BUILD INTO THE SOUTHEASTERN US THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
MODELS THEN INDICATE THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE WILL RETROGRADE WEST
TOWARDS THE FOUR CORNERS REGION AS A NORTHERN STREAM TROUGH DIGS
SEWD INTO THE OH VALLEY BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER...THE
GFS AND ECMWF MODELS DO NOT AGREE WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE UPPER
LEVEL TROUGH NEXT WEEK. THE GFS KEEPS HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE
SOUTHEASTERN US AND THE TROUGH OVER THE GREAT LAKES WHEREAS THE
ECMWF ALLOWS THE HIGH TO RETROGRADE WEST AND THE TROUGH TO DIG INTO
THE OH VALLEY. SO WITH TWO VARYING SOLUTIONS HAVE STAYED CLOSE TO
CR SUPERBLEND SOLUTION FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE EXTENDED PERIOD.

AT THE SURFACE...SHOWERS MAY LINGER INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING BUT THEN
THINGS SHOULD CLEAR OUT. EXPECT A COUPLE OF DRY DAYS ON THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY WITH LOWER HUMIDITIES. CHANCES FOR AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS RETURN ON SATURDAY AND ARE MAINLY DIURNALLY
DRIVEN...PEAKING IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS EACH DAY THROUGH
THE END OF THE PERIOD. TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN ABOVE AVERAGE
THROUGH THE PERIOD...TOPPING OUT IN THE UPPER 80S AND LOW 90S. HEAT
INDICIES WILL LIKELY REACH THE 95 TO 100 DEGREE RANGE AS DEW POINTS
WILL INCREASE BACK INTO THE LOWER 70S FOR THE WEEKEND INTO NEXT
WEEK.

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY NIGHT)
ISSUED AT 131 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

TAF SITES ARE STARING THE PERIOD MOSTLY VFR...HOWEVER LINE OF
CONVECTION CONTINUES TO PROGRESS SOUTHEAST TOWARD THE CWA
TONIGHT. THIS ACTIVITY IS ALREADY MAKING INTO THE SYM SITE THIS
HOUR...GIVEN THAT HAVE WENT AHEAD WITH -TSRA AT THAT SITE. OPTED
TO FOLLOW SUITE DOWN STREAM FROM 7Z TO 8Z. RIGHT NOW KEPT MVFR IN
GENERAL HOWEVER SITES WILL CERTAINLY HAVE A CHANCE OF DROPPING
FURTHER DEPENDING ON WHERE THE BETTER CONVECTION OCCURS. GENERALLY
WOULD THINK AS THIS CONVECTION MOVES OUT SITES WOULD HAVE CHANCES
OF IMPROVING BY MORNING. ANOTHER ROUND OF SEVERE STORMS WILL BE
POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON AND THEREFORE STAYED CLOSE TO PREVIOUS
FORECAST WITH UNCERTAINTY ON TIMING AND OVERALL SEVERITY. MOST
LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED EXCEPT PERHAPS WITH STRONGER CONVECTION.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR KYZ044-050>052-
058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120.

&&

UPDATE...DJ
SHORT TERM...HAL
LONG TERM...JVM
AVIATION...DJ

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 13, 8:12 PM EST, 6 hours 13 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
912 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-150415-
FLEMING-MONTGOMERY-BATH-ROWAN-ESTILL-POWELL-MENIFEE-ROCKCASTLE-
JACKSON-PULASKI-LAUREL-WAYNE-MCCREARY-WHITLEY-KNOX-BELL-HARLAN-
ELLIOTT-MORGAN-JOHNSON-WOLFE-MAGOFFIN-FLOYD-LEE-BREATHITT-KNOTT-
OWSLEY-PERRY-CLAY-LESLIE-LETCHER-MARTIN-PIKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLEMINGSBURG...CAMARGO...
JEFFERSONVILLE...MOUNT STERLING...OWINGSVILLE...MOREHEAD...
IRVINE...RAVENNA...CLAY CITY...STANTON...FRENCHBURG...BRODHEAD...
MOUNT VERNON...MCKEE...ANNVILLE...BURNSIDE...SOMERSET...LONDON...
MONTICELLO...STEARNS...WHITLEY CITY...CORBIN...WILLIAMSBURG...
BARBOURVILLE...MIDDLESBORO...PINEVILLE...CUMBERLAND...HARLAN...
SANDY HOOK...WEST LIBERTY...PAINTSVILLE...CAMPTON...
SALYERSVILLE...PRESTONSBURG...WHEELWRIGHT...BEATTYVILLE...
JACKSON...HINDMAN...PIPPA PASSES...BOONEVILLE...HAZARD...
MANCHESTER...HYDEN...JENKINS...WHITESBURG...INEZ...COAL RUN...
ELKHORN CITY...PIKEVILLE...SOUTH WILLIAMSON
912 PM EDT MON JUL 13 2015

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN KENTUCKY.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE AREA OVERNIGHT. THESE
STORMS MAY PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS...BUT THE THREAT OF FLOODING
RAINS MAY BE THE GREATEST CONCERN.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE LIKELY AGAIN ON TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...AND
MAY BE SEVERE. THEY COULD BRING LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WIND...AND
ISOLATED TORNADOES. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL COULD ALSO RESULT IN
FLASH FLOODING. ANY LINGERING THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD END ON
WEDNESDAY. THUNDERSTORMS WILL AGAIN BE A POSSIBILITY AT TIMES
FROM FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPORT ANY OCCURRENCES OF LARGE
HAIL...DAMAGING WIND...OR FLOODING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT.

HAL/JP

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 14, 12:57 AM EST, 1 hour 28 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
157 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

KYZ044-050>052-140630-
BATH-ROWAN-MONTGOMERY-FLEMING-
157 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT BATH...ROWAN...MONTGOMERY...
FLEMING COUNTIES THROUGH 2:30 AM EDT...

AT 156 AM EDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS OVER CARLISLE...OR 18 MILES
SOUTHWEST OF FLEMINGSBURG...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM AND
TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MOUNT STERLING...MOREHEAD...OWINGSVILLE...MARSHALL...
JEFFERSONVILLE...CAMARGO...SHARPSBURG...SALT LICK...LOWER SPENCER...
BETHEL...FLAT CREEK...BOURBON FURNACE...PRESTON...ODESSA...
EWINGTON...RAMEY...WALKERS CROSSING...HOPE...STEPSTONE AND COONS
STATION.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 64 IN EASTERN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE MARKERS
107 AND 135.

&&

LAT...LON 3817 8346 3801 8369 3801 8374 3796 8377
      3790 8385 3793 8393 3815 8404 3817 8399
      3823 8393 3830 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 0556Z 317DEG 43KT 3832 8405

GEOGERIAN

Special weather statement, Jul 14, 1:31 AM EST, 54 minutes before

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
231 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

KYZ051-052-060-104-106-107-109-140715-
BATH-JOHNSON-MENIFEE-MAGOFFIN-ROWAN-MORGAN-ELLIOTT-
231 AM EDT TUE JUL 14 2015

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT BATH...JOHNSON...MENIFEE...
MAGOFFIN...ROWAN...MORGAN...AND ELLIOTT COUTNIES THROUGH 3:15
AM EDT...

AT 230 AM EDT...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WAS OVER ZILPO...OR NEAR
MOREHEAD...MOVING SOUTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
MOREHEAD...WEST LIBERTY...SANDY HOOK...HENRY...LEWIS...GORDON FORD...
WHITE OAK...PERLIE...QUOD...EVER...BRUIN...LENOX...BLAZE...VALE...
ELSIE...PLUTARCH...LIBERTY ROAD...HOLLIDAY...BARNROCK AND PANAMA.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 64 IN EASTERN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE MARKERS
136 AND 148.

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...WHICH WILL
CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS. LOCALIZED FLOODING IS ALSO
POSSIBLE. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM.
LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE MILES AWAY FROM A THUNDERSTORM. SEEK A SAFE
SHELTER INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE.

&&

LAT...LON 3828 8333 3821 8330 3819 8326 3820 8323
      3825 8320 3823 8308 3818 8305 3821 8301
      3817 8298 3818 8292 3811 8289 3800 8302
      3796 8300 3800 8296 3798 8288 3774 8311
      3802 8366 3830 8341
TIME...MOT...LOC 0630Z 304DEG 36KT 3809 8345

GEOGERIAN

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 17 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:22 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

70 thunderstorm wind, 35 flash flood, 5 flood, 2 hail, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wolfe

When: July 14, 2:25 AM EST
Where: Wolfe County, 0.69 mi N of Lee City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.740, -83.330

A tree was blown down and onto Hwy 205 in Lee City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Estill

When: July 14, 5:15 AM EST
Where: Estill County, 0.55 mi E of Hargett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.780, -84.010

A tree was blown down and across Hwy 82.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When: July 14, 5:20 AM EST
Where: Bath County, 4.09 mi SSW of Broughtentown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.330, -84.590

Two large trees were blown down in someones yard.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockcastle

When: July 14, 5:24 AM EST
Where: Rockcastle County, 0.88 mi NE of Mt Vernon
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.360, -84.340

Trees were blown down county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rockcastle

When: July 14, 5:30 AM EST
Where: Rockcastle County, 0.88 mi NE of Mt Vernon
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.360, -84.340

At least 10 trees were blown down, with one falling onto the deck of a home. One tree was across Hwy 461 blocking traffic on Trinity Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When: July 14, 5:54 AM EST
Where: Laurel County, London
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.130, -84.080

Trees were blown down, uprooted, and damaged county wide.

Thunderstorm Wind, Whitley

When: July 14, 6:00 AM EST
Where: Whitley County, 0.88 mi SW of Corbin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.940, -84.110

A 15 foot diameter tree was uprooted. A section of fence was also blown down.

Flood, Lee

When: July 14, 6:01 AM EST to 7:01 AM EST
Where: Lee County, 1.7 mi NNE of Old Lndg to 2.1 mi NNE of Old Lndg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.652, -83.807

Water of unknown depth was across Highways 52 and 1476.

Thunderstorm Wind, Estill

When: July 14, 6:05 AM EST
Where: Estill County, Hargett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.780, -84.020

Trees were blown down and across Hwy 82 in Hargett.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leslie

When: July 14, 6:06 AM EST
Where: Leslie County, Confluence
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.270, -83.380

Trees were blown down on Hwy 257.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When: July 14, 6:11 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.89 mi NE of Oil Vly
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.780, -84.770

A tree was blown down on East Hwy 92 at mile marker 18 on Johnson Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: July 14, 6:18 AM EST
Where: Bell County, 1.3 mi WSW of Cary
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.790, -83.670

Trees were blown down on Hwy 66.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leslie

When: July 14, 6:18 AM EST
Where: Leslie County, Hyden
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.170, -83.370

Trees were blown down and onto Hwy 421 near the local dispatch.

Flash Flood, Morgan

When: July 14, 6:25 AM EST to 7:30 AM EST
Where: Morgan County, 1.29 mi ESE of Index to 0.92 mi S of Index
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.890, -83.260

Four to six inches of flowing water was covering Hwy 460 at Index in both directions. There was also four to six inches of flowing water over Liberty Road at Index. Vehicles were stranded in the flood waters.

Flash Flood, Laurel

When: July 14, 7:26 AM EST to 8:15 AM EST
Where: Laurel County, 0.69 mi N of East Bernstadt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.190, -84.120

Six inches of water was flowing across the roadway at the intersection of Hwy 490 and Hwy 3094 at School Street.

Flash Flood, Knox

When: July 14, 8:20 AM EST to 10:00 AM EST
Where: Knox County, Barbourville to 0.47 mi SSE of Barbourville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.870, -83.880

Kentucky Hwy 459 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Knox

When: July 14, 8:20 AM EST to 10:00 AM EST
Where: Knox County, 0.83 mi WNW of Jarvis to 0.7 mi ESE of Knoxfork
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.933, -83.914

Highway 229 was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Knox

When: July 14, 9:00 AM EST to 10:00 AM EST
Where: Knox County, 0.55 mi E of Sprule to 0.49 mi ENE of Crane Nest
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.020, -83.820

Kentucky 11 and Hwy 223 were both closed due to flooding.

Hail, Wayne

When: July 14, 11:00 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.69 mi S of Monticello Wayne Arp
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.840, -84.850

Hail, Wayne

When: July 14, 11:01 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 0.69 mi S of Monticello Wayne Arp
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.840, -84.850

Large hail was observed at the dispatch office.

Flash Flood, Wayne

When: July 14, 11:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 1 mi E of Oil Vly to 0.87 mi E of Oil Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.770, -84.762

Eight inches of water was observed flowing across Hwy 92.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: July 14, 12:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where: Bell County, 0.69 mi N of Miracle to 0.55 mi W of Miracle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.760, -83.580

Residences along Hwy 987 in Miracle became flooded after Brownies Creek left its banks.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: July 14, 2:15 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Where: Bell County, 1.49 mi SSE of Cubage to 1.23 mi SSE of Cubage
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 36.680, -83.510

Hensley Settlement Road washed out due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fleming

When: July 14, 4:32 PM EST
Where: Fleming County, Ewing
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.430, -83.870

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fleming

When: July 14, 4:36 PM EST to 4:42 PM EST
Where: Fleming County, 2.65 mi ENE of Flemingsburg Jct to 0.75 mi NW of Beechburg
Measured: 87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Injuries: 4 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 38.470, -83.758

A large swath of wind damage caused by winds reaching up to 80 to 100 mph occurred beginning in a subdivision off highway 11 3.5 miles north-northwest of Flemingsburg and ending near the Beechburg community. While several structures suffered at least minor damage in the path, the worst damage occurred on Cherry Grove Road where a mobile home was destroyed as it rolled into a group of garage buildings. Four people, including two children, were inside the mobile home and suffered injuries. An EF1 tornado touched down on a farm off Harn Road inside the path of the straight-line wind damage.

Tornado, Fleming

When: July 14, 4:38 PM EST to 4:39 PM EST
Where: Fleming County, 1.66 mi WSW of Dalesburg to 1.16 mi WSW of Dalesburg
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 38.458, -83.697

An EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds touched down on a farm off Harn Road around 3 miles northeast of Flemingsburg. The tornado damaged or destroyed barns and shoved a mobile home several feet off its foundation while ripping the roof off of the structure. The tornado touched down within a 6.5 mile swath of 80-100 mph straight line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When: July 14, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Rowan County, 3 mi NW of Morehead
Measured: 44 kt (51 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 38.211, -83.469

A 51 mph wind gust was measured at the Rowan county mesonet site.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When: July 14, 5:02 PM EST
Where: Rowan County, 0.4 mi NNW of Rodburn to 0.79 mi NNE of Rodburn
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 38.205, -83.403

Eighty to 90 mph straight line winds caused extensive damage along U.S. 60E near Morehead. Multiple trees were blown down and the underpinning was blown out from under several trailers in the area. Numerous cars in the area suffered varying degrees of damage as well. The tops of a number of trees were also blown off. Some of the trees were at least 30 inches in diameter. The winds wrapped one tree around a telephone pole.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rowan

When: July 14, 5:05 PM EST
Where: Rowan County, 0.88 mi NW of Morehead
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.190, -83.440

Trees and power lines were blown down near the state police post, causing some power outages nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When: July 14, 5:05 PM EST
Where: Bath County, Salt Lick
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.120, -83.620

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When: July 14, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Bath County, 0.69 mi N of Preston
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.090, -83.750

Trees were blown down in Zilpo.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bath

When: July 14, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Bath County, 1.63 mi E of Zilpo
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.070, -83.470

Trees were blown down in Preston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menifee

When: July 14, 5:35 PM EST
Where: Menifee County, 0.54 mi E of Frenchburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.950, -83.620

A tree was blown down in Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Menifee

When: July 14, 5:40 PM EST
Where: Menifee County, 1.29 mi ESE of Mariba
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.910, -83.560

A tree was blown down and onto a home near Frenchburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: July 14, 5:49 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.88 mi SE of Ezel
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.890, -83.440

Large limbs and parts of trees were blown down on Hwy 1010.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: July 14, 5:50 PM EST
Where: Johnson County, 1.29 mi WSW of Riceville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.720, -82.940

Multiple trees were blown down with the tops broken out of some trees along Dawkins Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: July 14, 5:53 PM EST
Where: Johnson County, 0.55 mi W of Paintsville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.820, -82.810

A tree was blown down on 8th Street in Paintsville.

Flash Flood, Owsley

When: July 14, 6:00 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Owsley County, 0.76 mi N of Sturgeon to 0.77 mi N of Sturgeon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.431, -83.799

Candy Branch Road had at least 6 inches of water flowing across it, making the road impassable. Part of the road was also washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind, Magoffin

When: July 14, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Magoffin County, 1.49 mi NNE of Foraker
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.690, -83.120

Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down near Hendricks.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 14, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.55 mi W of Dotson
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.650, -82.880

A large tree was blown down near Brainard.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: July 14, 6:05 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.69 mi N of Cannel City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.790, -83.280

A tree was blown down and onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 14, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.55 mi E of Alphoretta
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.570, -82.760

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 0.69 mi S of Rousseau
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.590, -83.230

Trees were blown down in Rousseau.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: July 14, 6:10 PM EST
Where: Pike County, 1.76 mi NW of Canada
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.640, -82.350

Trees were blown down near Sidney.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 0.55 mi E of Wilhurst
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.630, -83.410

Trees were blown down in Vancleve.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 14, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.88 mi SE of Amba
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.520, -82.640

Trees were blown down near Harold.

Thunderstorm Wind, Estill

When: July 14, 6:21 PM EST
Where: Estill County, 0.55 mi E of Sprout Spgs
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.830, -83.970

Highway 89 was closed due to a downed tree blocking both lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:25 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, Lost Creek
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.480, -83.330

Trees were blown down on KY Hwy 476.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: July 14, 6:28 PM EST
Where: Pike County, Mayo Vlg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.450, -82.530

Trees were blown down near Pikeville.

Flash Flood, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 0.56 mi NNE of Keck to 0.6 mi NNE of Keck
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.608, -83.367

Two feet of water and mud entered a home on Fletcher Road due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:30 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 1.49 mi NNW of Sewell to 1.57 mi SW of Moct
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.650, -83.390

Highway 205 was impassable in several locations due to flash flooding. Flood waters entered one home and surrounded several others.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: July 14, 6:30 PM EST
Where: Pike County, 0.55 mi E of Pikeville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.480, -82.510

Trees were blown down in Pikeville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When: July 14, 6:30 PM EST
Where: Lee County, 0.55 mi E of Beattyville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.580, -83.710

A tree was blown down in Beattyville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 1.64 mi E of Curt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.500, -83.390

A tree was blown down on Curt Road in Curt.

Flash Flood, Morgan

When: July 14, 6:38 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, West Liberty to 0.59 mi SSE of West Liberty
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.920, -83.270

At least a foot of water was observed flowing over a roadway in downtown West Liberty. A park was also flooded.

Flash Flood, Wolfe

When: July 14, 6:40 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Wolfe County, 0.23 mi NNE of Campton to 0.36 mi NNE of Campton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.733, -83.549

Six to eight inches of water was observed flowing over Mill Street in downtown Campton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lee

When: July 14, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Lee County, Ida May
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.520, -83.770

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Perry

When: July 14, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Perry County, 1.76 mi NW of Stacy
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.420, -83.240

A tree was blown down near Rowdy.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: July 14, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Pike County, 1.1 mi W of Dry Fork
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.330, -82.450

Trees were blown down along Marrowbone Creek Road in Rockhouse.

Flash Flood, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:45 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 0.69 mi N of Jackson to 1.16 mi WNW of Jackson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.560, -83.380

Flash flood waters impacted Kiwanis Park and Quicksand Rd. Over a foot of water was observed flowing across the road at the corner of Highland and Broadway in downtown Jackson. The road had to be closed. Water was also observed over the road on Hwy 15 in front of Hardees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Floyd

When: July 14, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.55 mi E of Prestonsburg
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.670, -82.770

Trees were blown down across Prestonsburg and Floyd county in general. Downed trees were observed at Mays Branch and Corn Fork. A tree also fell on and damaged a fire truck on Jenny Wiley Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:50 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 2.15 mi NW of Morris Fork
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.400, -83.550

A tree was blown down on Houston Road near Morris Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When: July 14, 6:50 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 0.55 mi E of Pippa Passes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.330, -82.870

A tree was blown down on Hwy 899 in Pippa Passes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: July 14, 6:50 PM EST
Where: Pike County, Ashcamp
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.270, -82.430

Trees were blown down in Ashcamp.

Thunderstorm Wind, Breathitt

When: July 14, 6:53 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 0.69 mi N of Clayhole
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.480, -83.300

A tree was blown down and onto Riley Br Rd near Clayhole.

Thunderstorm Wind, Perry

When: July 14, 6:55 PM EST
Where: Perry County, Bulan
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.300, -83.170

A tree was blown down in Bulan.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When: July 14, 6:55 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 0.69 mi S of Ritchie
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.310, -83.080

A tree was blown down in Ritchie.

Flash Flood, Magoffin

When: July 14, 7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Magoffin County, 0.55 mi E of Salyersville to 1.55 mi SSW of Stringtown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.750, -83.060

Swift water rescues were performed across east Salyersville, including at Burning Fork and Mashfork.

Flash Flood, Wolfe

When: July 14, 7:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Wolfe County, Hazel Green to 0.87 mi N of Hazel Green
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.800, -83.420

Water was surrounding homes on Hwy 1010.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When: July 14, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 0.55 mi E of Brinkley
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.300, -82.940

A tree was blown down in Brinkley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Perry

When: July 14, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Perry County, Hazard
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.250, -83.200

A tree was blown down in Hazard.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When: July 14, 7:00 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 1.3 mi ESE of Cordia
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.270, -83.100

A tree was blown down and onto Yellow Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knott

When: July 14, 7:08 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 0.69 mi S of Littcarr
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.240, -82.950

A tree was blown down in Littcarr.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When: July 14, 7:10 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 1.3 mi WSW of Sackett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.190, -82.900

A tree was blown down and onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Owsley

When: July 14, 7:10 PM EST
Where: Owsley County, 0.55 mi E of Island City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.370, -83.770

A tree was blown down in Island City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When: July 14, 7:12 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 1.3 mi WSW of Carcassonne
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.160, -83.000

A tree was blown down near Carcassonne.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When: July 14, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 0.55 mi E of Letcher
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.150, -82.960

Power lines were blown down in Letcher.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When: July 14, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 1.3 mi WSW of Crown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.140, -82.850

Trees were blown down and onto Hampton Branch Road near Whitesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Letcher

When: July 14, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 0.55 mi W of Ermine
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.120, -82.790

Trees were blown down and onto Pert Creek Road near Whitesburg.

Flash Flood, Morgan

When: July 14, 7:19 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.69 mi S of West Liberty to 0.98 mi N of West Liberty
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.910, -83.270

Water surrounded a house and was up to the top of the steps at the front door.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When: July 14, 7:21 PM EST
Where: Laurel County, 0.69 mi N of East Bernstadt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.190, -84.120

Multiple trees were blown down near East Bernstadt.

Flash Flood, Magoffin

When: July 14, 7:24 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Magoffin County, 1.95 mi WSW of Logville to 1.12 mi W of Cisco
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.862, -83.154

Rockhouse Creek was out of banks with a car submerged and encroaching on a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When: July 14, 7:35 PM EST
Where: Laurel County, 0.88 mi SE of Bush
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.090, -83.870

Trees were blown in Bush.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leslie

When: July 14, 7:38 PM EST
Where: Leslie County, 0.69 mi S of Hyden
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.160, -83.370

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leslie

When: July 14, 7:38 PM EST
Where: Leslie County, Roark
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.020, -83.520

Trees were blown down in Roark.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laurel

When: July 14, 7:39 PM EST
Where: Laurel County, 1.49 mi SSW of Brock
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.060, -83.990

Several large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: July 14, 7:50 PM EST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.55 mi E of West Somerset
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.080, -84.610

Trees were blown down through out the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: July 14, 7:50 PM EST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.77 mi SE of Sugar Hill
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.110, -84.530

A tree was blown down near Somerset.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: July 14, 7:54 PM EST to 10:30 PM EST
Where: Pulaski County, Somerset to 0.76 mi NNE of Ferguson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.100, -84.600

Six or more inches of water was observed flowing across East Mount Vernon Street in Somerset, making it impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: July 14, 7:55 PM EST
Where: Knox County, Barbourville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.870, -83.880

Trees were blown down in Barbourville and through out the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: July 14, 7:55 PM EST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.88 mi SW of Elihu
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.040, -84.590

A tree was blown down near Ferguson.

Flash Flood, Knott

When: July 14, 8:00 PM EST to 10:30 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 1.77 mi SE of Ritchie to 1.11 mi SSE of Ritchie
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.300, -83.060

A culvert was washed away due to large amounts of swiftly moving water on Singleton Branch off Clear Creek Rd near Hwy 550. A picture was posted showing several feet of water rushing down the road and surrounding houses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When: July 14, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 1.3 mi WSW of Eadsville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.870, -84.890

A tree was blown down near Monticello.

Flash Flood, Menifee

When: July 14, 8:04 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Where: Menifee County, 1.09 mi E of Mariba to 0.29 mi NE of Mariba
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.920, -83.560

A creek was observed overrunning its banks and flowing down Frisby Lane just outside of Frenchburg, making it impassable.

Flash Flood, Perry

When: July 14, 8:04 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where: Perry County, 0.69 mi N of Dwarf to 0.84 mi NW of Dwarf
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.340, -83.130

Water rescues were being performed along Jones Branch Road.

Flood, Morgan

When: July 14, 8:15 PM EST to 10:15 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.69 mi S of West Liberty to 0.84 mi NNW of Index
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.910, -83.270

U.S. Hwy 460 was closed at mile marker 17.5 due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bell

When: July 14, 8:15 PM EST
Where: Bell County, Cubage
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 36.700, -83.520

A tree was blown down in Cubage.

Flash Flood, Menifee

When: July 14, 8:25 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Menifee County, 1.76 mi SW of Frenchburg to 1.43 mi E of Tabor
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.930, -83.650

Kentucky Hwy 713 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Rockcastle

When: July 14, 8:38 PM EST to 10:30 PM EST
Where: Rockcastle County, 0.69 mi N of Conway to 1.26 mi N of Conway
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.480, -84.330

Parts of U.S. Hwy 25 in Conway were impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Letcher

When: July 14, 8:40 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Letcher County, 0.55 mi W of Letcher to 1.14 mi WSW of Letcher
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.150, -82.980

Swiftly flowing water at least a foot deep from Elk Creek was moving across Hwy 3408.

Flash Flood, Breathitt

When: July 14, 8:45 PM EST to 9:30 PM EST
Where: Breathitt County, 1.69 mi E of Quicksand to 1.86 mi E of Quicksand
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.530, -83.319

A water rescue was attempted along Smith Branch Road near Saldee. The car was driven into swift water and became stranded. The driver was rescued without injury. The car ended up being submerged up to its headlights by 2 to 3 feet of water with the water around it still rising.

Flash Flood, Leslie

When: July 14, 8:55 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where: Leslie County, 0.88 mi NW of Thousandsticks to 1.34 mi NW of Thousandsticks
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.190, -83.430

Two to three feet of swiftly moving water was observed flowing across Pebble Creek Road and over the bridge at the mouth of Osborne Fork Road.

Flash Flood, Floyd

When: July 14, 9:00 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 0.69 mi N of Warco to 0.64 mi SE of Alphoretta
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.560, -82.780

Kentucky Hwy 122 was closed at mile marker 8 due to flood waters.

Flash Flood, Floyd

When: July 14, 9:00 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where: Floyd County, 1.13 mi NNE of Manton to 0.39 mi SSW of Manton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.566, -82.795

Kentucky Hwy 1210 was closed between mile markers 0 and 1 due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: July 14, 9:00 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where: Bell County, 0.69 mi N of Miracle to 0.7 mi WNW of Miracle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.760, -83.580

Brownies Creek flooded again during the evening, impacting residences along Hwy 987.

Flash Flood, Bell

When: July 14, 9:00 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where: Bell County, 0.89 mi SE of Calvin to 0.77 mi S of Page
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 36.710, -83.610

Davis and Oxedine Roads were washed out due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood, Knott

When: July 14, 9:30 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where: Knott County, Hindman to 0.87 mi SSE of Hindman
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.330, -82.980

Flash flooding was occurring off Hwy 160 near Frogtown.

Flash Flood, Knott

When: July 14, 9:30 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where: Knott County, 0.55 mi E of Hindman to 0.71 mi E of Hindman
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.330, -82.970

Flood waters were entering and surrounding peoples homes off Hwy 160 at Bear Branch.

Flash Flood, McCreary

When: July 14, 10:00 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where: McCreary County, 2.06 mi SSE of Gilreath to 2.13 mi E of Pine Knot
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.652, -84.388

Twelve to 18 inches of water was observed flowing across the road at the intersection of Highways 592 and 1470.

Flash Flood, Leslie

When: July 14, 10:02 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where: Leslie County, 1.3 mi WSW of Bear Branch to 0.83 mi WSW of Bear Branch
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.160, -83.550

Flood waters were entering and surrounding peoples homes at Bear Branch.

Flood, Perry

When: July 14, 11:00 PM EST to July 15, 11:05 AM EST
Where: Perry County, Bulan to 0.81 mi E of Bulan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.300, -83.170

Highway 476 in Perry county was closed. There was several feet of water over the road near Bulan. Ankle deep mud and debris was covering the road in spots in the same area. Jake's Branch Fire Dept. road was impassable and closed for a time as well.

Flood, Clay

When: July 14, 11:10 PM EST to July 15, 11:05 AM EST
Where: Clay County, 1.86 mi SW of Pigeonroost to 1.6 mi SW of Pigeonroost
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.103, -83.827

Roots Branch Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Leslie

When: July 14, 11:25 PM EST to July 15, 11:05 AM EST
Where: Leslie County, 0.63 mi SSW of Brown Chapel to 0.28 mi SSE of Brown Chapel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 37.162, -83.306

Water was over Hwy 699 near Wooton, making it impassable. The road had to be closed for a length of time. Water was also in peoples yards in the same area.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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