The most prolific tornado-producing storm of the night entered western Kentucky near the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers  and moved east, passing between Paducah and Mayfield. The storm continued to spawn tornadoes, mostly of weak to moderate intensity, until it reached Kentucky Lake. Elsewhere, severe thunderstorms moved northeast across northwest Kentucky, producing sporadic wind damage and a tornado. Sporadic wind damage occurred in Livingston, Crittenden, Webster, and Daviess Counties, with a tornado in Union and Henderson Counties.

Tornado in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 21:41:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Tornado F-scale: F2
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado crossed into Ballard County between Wickliffe and the U.S. Route 60/62 bridge over the Ohio River. The tornado was rated F-2 in a forested area along the Mississippi River just north of Wickliffe, where intense tree damage was observed. Along the rest of its path through Ballard County, it was rated F-1 or F-0 (winds below 113 MPH). Where the tornado passed through the northeast outskirts of Wickliffe, there were a few homes with mainly minor damage. Roads were blocked by large fallen trees, including a 300-year-old white oak tree. The tornado moved east-southeast across rural Ballard County, where there was considerable roof damage to a home, and a garage door was blown out. Large trees were uprooted. At least one house was struck by falling trees. There was slight structural damage to the roof and attic portion of a home.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:17:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:22:00 (CST)
Location: LONE OAK
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado began just east of U.S. Highway 45 on the south side of Lone Oak, and moved southeast across Highway 994 (Old Mayfield Road) to about Highway 1954 (Husband Road). Peak winds were estimated near 80 MPH.

Tornado in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:22:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:23:00 (CST)
Location: FOLSOMDALE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado occurred just west of U.S. Highway 45, along Highway 1241 near the McCracken County line. A mobile home was moved completely off its foundation and damaged. Two nearby homes had minor roof damage. Peak winds were estimated from 90 to 100 MPH.

Tornado in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:32:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:35:00 (CST)
Location: CLINTON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado path began on Highway 944 about 2.5 miles southeast of Fulgham. Some trees were blown down. Most of the tornado's path was in Graves County.

Tornado in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:35:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:02:00 (CST)
Location: WINGO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado entered Graves County a couple miles north of where the Purchase Parkway crosses the Hickman/Graves County line. A very broken path of damage extended across southern Graves County to near the Calloway County border. A garage attached to a residence was destroyed. Roofs were damaged. An open aluminum equipment shed was heavily damaged. Trees were blown down. Peak winds were estimated near 95 MPH.

Tornado in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 23:00:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:21:00 (CST)
Location: CORYDON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado entered the southwest corner of the county from Union County. Most of the significant damage occurred near Robards, where three mobile homes were destroyed. Several large barns were destroyed. An empty grain silo was damaged. Upwards of 100 trees were down. The damage ended along U.S. Highway 41 near the Pennyrile Parkway at a truck stop. Peak winds were estimated near 110 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 23:25:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:25:00 (CST)
Location: POOLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down across Highway 41A and Highway 56.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:55:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:55:00 (CST)
Location: BRIENSBURG
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Large trees were down, and sheds and barns were damaged. Peak winds were estimated near 85 MPH. The damage area was along U.S. Highway 68.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 23:10:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:10:00 (CST)
Location: FRANCES
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Two tool sheds were destroyed. A grain silo was damaged, and there was shingle damage to homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:35:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:35:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Trees and limbs were blown down across the county, including one that fell on a house near Burna.

Tornado in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:32:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:34:00 (CST)
Location: SYMSONIA
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several large trees were uprooted. The tornado was witnessed by a firefighter. The damage was along Highway 348.

Tornado in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:38:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:41:00 (CST)
Location: BENTON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Barns and sheds were damaged. Peak winds were estimated near 85 MPH. The damage was along Highway 348.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 23:15:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:38:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:38:00 (CST)
Location: BONDURANT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A couple of power poles were down on Highway 94.

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:12:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: MELBER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Trees were snapped off or uprooted along the north side of Highway 1820, just inside the McCracken County line. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 23:30:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Trees and limbs were blown down by winds estimated from 60 to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:15:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Hail in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:40:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:40:00 (CST)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:50:00 to 06-MAY-03 22:50:00 (CST)
Location: BRIENSBURG
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Along U.S. Highway 68, there were large trees down. Peak winds were estimated near 70 MPH.

Tornado in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-03 22:52:00 to 06-MAY-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: BOXVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 400K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado downed numerous trees. One farm, located on Highway 56 near the junction of Highway 141,  was heavily damaged. Many trees were blown down in a wildlife area. The tornado crossed into Henderson County, where most of the structural damage occurred.