A few supercell thunderstorms tracked across western Kentucky during the early afternoon. Each thunderstorm showed distinct rotation and produced at least one tornado. The first tornadic storm developed just west of Paducah, and continued northeast across Livingston and Crittenden Counties before weakening. This storm produced only one confirmed tornado, which was at West Paducah. A second thunderstorm developed strong rotation between Princeton and Madisonville, then moved east, parallel to and a few miles north of the Western Kentucky Parkway. This storm produced the strongest tornado of the day, from Hopkins County into extreme western Muhlenberg County. A funnel cloud accompanied the storm across the rest of Muhlenberg County. A third strongly rotating storm moved across Christian and Todd Counties, and another moved south and east of Owensboro.

Funnel Cloud in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 13:58:00 to 30-MAY-04 13:58:00 (CST)
Location: BREMEN
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Tornado in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 11:15:00 to 30-MAY-04 11:18:00 (CST)
Location: (PAH)BARKLEY ARPT PA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado was observed from the National Weather Service office at Barkley Regional Airport in West Paducah. The tornado first touched down about a mile east of the airport and remained on the ground for  a mile or two. Near the start of the tornado track, a mobile home was blown four feet off its foundation, and part of its roof was torn off. The underpinning of two or three other mobile homes was damaged. A 10 foot by 10 foot storage shed was flattened. On old Highway 60, a tree fell on a house. Peak winds were estimated at 70 MPH.

Funnel Cloud in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 12:30:00 to 30-MAY-04 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: HERNDON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The funnel cloud crossed Interstate 24 north of Herndon.

Funnel Cloud in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 14:33:00 to 30-MAY-04 14:33:00 (CST)
Location: KNOTTSVILLE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tornado in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 13:40:00 to 30-MAY-04 13:58:00 (CST)
Location: BARNSLEY
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado touched down about 5 miles south of Madisonville and moved almost due east, crossing the Pennyrile Parkway at exit 37. The tornado ended just after crossing into Muhlenberg County in a forested area. Several homes were damaged, including one that was severely damaged. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Several roofs were blown off businesses. A truck stop near the Pennyrile Parkway received minor damage. The tornado moved across the sports complex at Hopkins County Central High School, causing heavy damage to the baseball area.  Some trees landed on roads and cars.  Peak winds were estimated near 140 MPH by the damage survey team. The tornado was videotaped at fairly close range as it passed near Hopkins Central High School.

Tornado in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 13:58:00 to 30-MAY-04 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRAHAM
Tornado F-scale: F2
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The tornado crossed over from Hopkins County in a densely forested area, and lifted within a couple minutes after entering Muhlenberg County. Tree damage was the only known damage during the short time this tornado was in Muhlenberg County.

Hail in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 13:18:00 to 30-MAY-04 13:18:00 (CST)
Location: SHARON GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 13:22:00 to 30-MAY-04 13:23:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado was reported near the intersection of Highway 507 and Coal Bank Road. A few trees were down. This tornado was photographed from a school on Highway 181 near Highway 507.

Tornado in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 30-MAY-04 14:12:00 to 30-MAY-04 14:13:00 (CST)
Location: MASONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A funnel cloud briefly touched down in a cornfield, producing no known damage.