A large complex of severe thunderstorms raced southward from southwest Indiana across the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky. Widespread damaging winds accompanied this complex of storms. The strongest and most damaging winds were east of the Pennyrile Parkway, from Owensboro south across Greenville into Todd County. The wind damage was spottier and less intense from Henderson south across Madisonville to Hopkinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 18:15:00 to 13-JUL-04 18:25:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A utility company reported about 30 trees down countywide, especially in Zion, Spottsville, and Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 19:05:00 to 13-JUL-04 19:10:00 (CST)
Location: SEBREE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Numerous tree limbs were down in the far eastern part of the county around Sebree. Some limbs were also down at Slaughters.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 19:00:00 to 13-JUL-04 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down in Madisonville and countywide, mainly in eastern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 18:07:00 to 13-JUL-04 18:20:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. In Owensboro, shingles were blown off homes and large trees were down. About 7,000 Owensboro residences lost power. A business sustained significant roof damage, and a large plate glass window was shattered. A large section of roof at another business was torn apart. A large tree landed on a house in Owensboro, and another tree landed on a vehicle. Some power poles were broken. A spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 18:35:00 to 13-JUL-04 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 7K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines were blown down across the county, including Calhoun and Livermore.

Lightning in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 21:00:00 to 13-JUL-04 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: PEMBROKE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A historic church built in 1852, the Salem Baptist Church, was destroyed by a lightning-caused fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 19:00:00 to 13-JUL-04 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 54 EG
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winds estimated from 60 to 65 MPH downed numerous trees. Some of the trees landed on homes and businesses. County officials requested a state disaster declaration. Two houses were destroyed by fallen trees, one in Bremen and one in Greenville. Lots of trees were down along Highway 141 in Greenville. Some federal, state, and county roads were closed while trees were cleared from them.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 19:30:00 to 13-JUL-04 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The roof of a commercial building in Elkton was partially blown off. Trees were blown down countywide, including in the communities of Clifty, Claymore, and Allegre. Trees were down across roads in Allensville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 19:30:00 to 13-JUL-04 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down in Hopkinsville and across the county. Some roads were blocked temporarily by fallen trees. More than 6,000 customers were affected by power outages in the Hopkinsville area.

Hail in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 13-JUL-04 20:17:00 to 13-JUL-04 20:17:00 (CST)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER